Matagorda County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.2%

Graduate Degree

8.0%

Population 25+

24,238

Matagorda County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Matagorda County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.0%4,600
High School Graduate
29.8%7,230
Some College / Associate's
29.0%7,038
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%3,419
Graduate Degree
8.0%1,951

Matagorda County, Texas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Matagorda County, Texas

Approximately 22.2% of adults in Matagorda County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Matagorda County, Texas has increased by 8.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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