Matagorda County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,174
Per Capita Income
$30,189
Poverty Rate
21.8%
SNAP Recipients
17.7%
Gini Index
0.466
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.5%
$25K–$50K21.0%
$50K–$75K15.9%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K14.9%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+5.3%
The median household income in Matagorda County, TX is $55,174 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,189. 21.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.466 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).