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Bay City, Texas

Bay City is a city and the county seat of Matagorda County, Texas, United States.
Population 18,061

Top Events in Bay City History

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1894Government
== History == Bay City was incorporated in 1894 as the county seat, as it was in the center of Matagorda County.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, 18,667 people, 6,912 households, and 4,769 families resided in the city.
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2017Economy
== Economy == In 2017, Bay City became the site of a new $1.8-billion Tenaris seamless-pipe mill, making tubular goods, such as drill pipe and casing, for the oil-drilling indus...
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2020Economy
The station officially launched on December 5, 2020, and is owned by ZPR Media through Typical Media Group, in collaboration with a Black family-owned company.
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2024History
As of 2024, the rail lines serving the city are used for freight haulage only; no passenger service is offered.

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Historical Timeline

1894Government
== History == Bay City was incorporated in 1894 as the county seat, as it was in the center of Matagorda County.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, 18,667 people, 6,912 households, and 4,769 families resided in the city.
2017Economy
== Economy == In 2017, Bay City became the site of a new $1.8-billion Tenaris seamless-pipe mill, making tubular goods, such as drill pipe and casing, for the oil-drilling indus...
2020Economy
The station officially launched on December 5, 2020, and is owned by ZPR Media through Typical Media Group, in collaboration with a Black family-owned company.
2024History
As of 2024, the rail lines serving the city are used for freight haulage only; no passenger service is offered.

Did You Know?

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Bay City is located in the state of Texas.
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Bay City has a population of 18,061 residents.
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The population was 17,614 at the 2010 census and 18,061 at the 2020 census.

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