| Place Name | Bay City |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77414 |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Area Code(s) | 979 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 17,588 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 2.54% |
| Majority Ethnicity | Hispanic 0.25% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Bay City, TX |
| US Congressional District(s) | Texas 27th |
| State House Districts | 25 |
| State Senate Districts | 18 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 41.92% |
| African American | 11.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.25% |
| Asian | 1.41% |
| Native American | 0.18% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 44.99% |