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Matlacha

Florida · 770 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $477,300. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
770
+5%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,869 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 3,975 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
65.2
+12%since 2000
from 58.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4976177388589782000201020202024Matlacha
2024770
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.4%(103)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(75)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.4%(203)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7442.7%(329)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(43)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$111,387
+357%since 2000
from $24,371 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+14%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,300
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
51.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(717)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(743)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(17)
Diversity Score
9
−19%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.3%(10)
Ancestry
English15.8%(122)
Irish15.2%(117)
Scottish13.4%(103)
German9.5%(73)
Italian6.5%(50)
Danish4.3%(33)
Swedish4.3%(33)
Hungarian3.6%(28)
Welsh3%(23)
Norwegian1.3%(10)
Polish1.3%(10)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.2%(9)
Ukrainian1.2%(9)
French0.8%(6)
Canadian0.6%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married85.8%(253)
Widowed10.5%(31)
Divorced3.7%(11)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(112)
Married53.7%(255)
Widowed9.3%(44)
Divorced13.5%(64)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matlacha, Florida?

Matlacha, Florida has about 770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Matlacha, Florida expensive?

In Matlacha, Florida, the median home is worth about $477,300, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Matlacha, Florida?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Matlacha, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matlacha, Florida?

About 9.5% of people in Matlacha, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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