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Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

Florida · 127 residents · 0.20 sq mi
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With 127 people, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores is a city in Florida. The median age is 79.7, about 41 years above the US median. The population has fallen 58% since 2000. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $683,800, having more than tripled since 2000. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 79.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 213%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−58%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
−54%since 2009
from 1,390 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
79.7
+34%since 2000
from 59.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
551522493464432000201020202024Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores
2024127
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 190%(0)
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 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6435.4%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8456.7%(72)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,897
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,609
+52%since 2000
from $22,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−33%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information65.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$683,800
+213%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.95 people
−4%since 2010
from 2.04 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+28%since 2009
from 7.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 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

Ancestry
Polish29.9%(38)
Irish25.2%(32)
Norwegian10.2%(13)
English7.9%(10)
Greek7.9%(10)
French7.1%(9)
German7.1%(9)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
+45.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2013
from 18.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
85.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2016
from 71.0% 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)
Married66.2%(45)
Widowed33.8%(23)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married67.8%(40)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.2%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2013
from 18.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
29.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
44.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
64.6%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
11.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.6%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% 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 era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 36 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida?

Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida has about 127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida?

The typical household in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida earns about $73,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida expensive?

In Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida, the median home is worth about $683,800.

How educated are people in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida?

About 15.0% of people in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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