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Matlacha

Florida · 770 residents · 0.20 sq mi
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Matlacha is a city of 770 people in Florida. At a median age of 65.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. There are 3,869 people per square mile. 5% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

770
+5%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
2000 – 2024
3,869 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 3,975 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
65.2
+12%since 2000
from 58.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Population, 20002024
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

$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%
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$477,300
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$1,391
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,442
82.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
51.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.03 people
+19%since 2009
from 1.71 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
18.5%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
42.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
24.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
3.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
67.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
61.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
30.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2013
from 15.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
85.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2013
from 15.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
35.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
60.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
52.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
86.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
60.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era54.4%(31)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War29.8%(17)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 57 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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