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.