Matagorda County
Bay City
Palacios
The population in the City of Palacios, TX was 4,589 per American Community Survey data for 2016-2020. The region has a civilian labor force of 2,214 with a participation rate of 62.0%. Of individuals 25 to 64 in the City of Palacios, TX, 19.0% have a bachelor’s degree or higher which compares with 34.3% in the nation. The median household income in the City of Palacios, TX is $49,167 and the median house value is $88,600.
Education Levels
Matagorda County
Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in Matagorda County, Texas is projected to grow 0.3% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 0.9% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 0.2% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 0.4% per year.
Palacios
Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in the City of Palacios, TX is projected to grow 0.8% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 0.8% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 0.7% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 1.0% per year.
Bay City
Looking to expand, relocate, start a new business or improve your bottom line? Give us a call. We are here to assist you through each step of the process.
Mike Ferdidand
979-245-8913
mferdinand@mcedc.net
www.mcedc.net
Jessica Russell
Bay City Community
Development Corp.
979-245-8081
jrussell@cityofbaycity.org
Diane Dawson
Coastal Plains Small Business
Development Center
281-342-1306 office
979-429-5494 cell
dedawson@uh.edu