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 $25K
24.5%
$25K–$50K
21.0%
$50K–$75K
15.9%
$75K–$100K
12.8%
$100K–$150K
14.9%
$150K–$200K
5.5%
$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).

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