Census tract · Matagorda County
Census Tract 7304, Matagorda County, Texas
Census Tract 7304, GEOID 48321730400, in Matagorda County, Texas, mostly within Bay City (75% of its census blocks). 2,834 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±539); the 2020 Census counted 2,948.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,834
±539 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,948
Median household income
$50,359
±$26,096 (90% margin)
Matagorda County: $58,628
Median home value
$173,200
±$55,864 (90% margin)
Matagorda County: $172,900
Median gross rent
$969
±$126 (90% margin)
Matagorda County: $999
Where is Census Tract 7304?
Census Tract 7304 is one of 13 census tracts in Matagorda County, Texas. It covers 24.31 square miles of land, 121 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48321730400, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Bay City | 75% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 7304: Tract 7301 ($36,723), Tract 7303.01 ($68,354), Tract 7303.02 ($47,524), Tract 7303.03, Tract 7305.02 ($43,971) and Tract 7307 ($61,434). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 7304?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7304's population at 2,834 (±539) in 1,115 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,948 residents and 1,322 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7304 | Bay City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,834 ±539 | 17,730 |
| Households | 1,115 ±223 | 7,342 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.34 | 2.37 |
| Housing units | 1,306 ±188 | 8,200 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 7304?
The median resident of Census Tract 7304 is 33.3 years old; 33.1% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 47.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.0%.
| Measure | Tract 7304 | Bay City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±3.4 | 31.6 |
| Under 18 years | 33.1% ±7.6 pts | 29.2% |
| 65 years and over | 12.9% ±4.8 pts | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 47.7% ±10.4 pts | 56.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.6% ±7.3 pts | 26.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.0% ±10.3 pts | 13.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5% ±9.2 pts | 16.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.6% ±11.8 pts | 34.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 6.1% |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±6.0 pts | 11.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.8% ±11.4 pts | 22.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.1% ±9.1 pts | 80.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5% ±6.6 pts | 20.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±4.5 pts | 7.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5% ±4.5 pts | 83.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 7304 earn?
Half of the 1,115 households in Census Tract 7304 earn less than $50,359 a year (±$26,096), against $58,628 across Matagorda County: 7th highest of the county's 11 tracts with a reliable estimate. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7304 | Bay City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,359 ±$26,096 | $53,840 |
| Mean household income | $71,640 ±$16,480 | $71,042 |
| Per capita income | $27,412 ±$6,650 | $28,635 |
| People below the poverty line | 37.3% ±14.2 pts | 26.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.9% ±28.7 pts | 38.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7% ±11.6 pts | 18.6% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±5.6 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4% ±10.6 pts | 88.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 7304?
Owners occupy 65.6% of Census Tract 7304's occupied homes and renters 34.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 by its owner (±$55,864). The median renter pays $969 a month including utilities, and 62.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7304 | Bay City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,200 ±$55,864 | $160,800 |
| Median gross rent | $969 ±$126 | $1,025 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.8% ±29.8 pts | 42.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,711 ±$227 | $1,609 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.6% ±14.7 pts | 45.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.4% ±14.7 pts | 54.2% |
| Housing units | 1,306 ±188 | 8,200 |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.9% ±12.6 pts | 53.6% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% ±9.7 pts | 7.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±3.0 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.4% ±4.8 pts | 10.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±4.0 pts | 2.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±4.8 pts | 7.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 7304 get to work?
90.2% of Census Tract 7304's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 21.0%.
| Measure | Tract 7304 | Bay City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5% ±11.7 pts | 67.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 21.0% ±12.8 pts | 13.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 90.2% ±8.0 pts | 73.9% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% ±1.7 pts | 19.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±7.8 pts | 4.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±5.1 | 20.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 7304 compare with the other tracts in Matagorda County?
Among Matagorda County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7304 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matagorda County | In Bay City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 12 | 5th of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 12 | 4th of 6 |
| Median household income | 7th of 11 | 3rd of 5 |
| Per capita income | 11th of 12 | 5th of 6 |
| Median home value | 6th of 12 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 7 | 4th of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 7 | 2nd of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 12 | 6th of 6 |
| Median age | 9th of 12 | 3rd of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 10th of 12 | 4th of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Matagorda County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7303.01 | 4th | $68,354±$6,323 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7306 | 5th | $63,416±$17,154 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7307 | 6th | $61,434±$14,398 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7304 | 7th | $50,359±$26,096 |
| Tract 7303.02 | 8th | $47,524±$11,206 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7302.03 | 9th | $46,388±$5,761 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7305.02 | 10th | $43,971±$25,583 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 7304?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7304 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections