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Matagorda County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Matagorda County has 36,463 residents, up 0.5% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 820 households moved in and 823 moved out (-3 net), bringing in a net $4.7M of income. Median household income is $58,628, the median home $172,900 and median rent $999 a month.
In Texas: 162nd of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 141st of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 184th of 254 counties for median household income · 116th of 250 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Matagorda County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County, TX | 136 | $7.5M |
| Harris County, TX | 125 | $11.7M |
| Wharton County, TX | 74 | $2.8M |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 45 | $3.3M |
| Victoria County, TX | 24 | $1.0M |
| Jackson County, TX | 23 | $1.0M |
| Travis County, TX | 21 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Matagorda County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County, TX | 134 | $6.7M |
| Harris County, TX | 100 | $6.1M |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 59 | $3.3M |
| Wharton County, TX | 50 | $2.1M |
| Victoria County, TX | 37 | $2.0M |
| Jackson County, TX | 25 | $1.4M |
| Bexar County, TX | 22 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.