Economy & Jobs — Matagorda, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $14,145 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$15,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $14,421 |
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| Poverty Rate | 75.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 63.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 138 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 26.5% |
| Public Admin | 26.5% |
| Finance Insurance | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 21 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
