CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Matlacha

Florida · 735 residents · 0.199 sq mi

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Matlacha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,417. Population has declined 7% since 2009. Median home value is $119,800. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 58.3

US median: 35.2

Less educated

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 67%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

735

−7%vs 2009

vs 791 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Population density

3,693 / sq mi

−7%vs 2009

vs 3,975 / sq mi in 2009

US average: 242

Median age

58.3

+15%vs 2009

vs 50.5 in 2009

US average: 35.2

Population, 2000 – 2024

2024770

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,417

+41%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $32,125 in 2009

US average: $42,589

2000 – 2022

Per capita income

$24,371

−9%vs 2009

vs $26,745 in 2009

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.2%

−3.4 ptsvs 2009

vs 12.6% in 2009

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$119,800

−67%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $457,600 in 2009

US average: $120,530

2000 – 2024

Median gross rent

$538

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $765 in 2009

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.1%

+15.6 ptsvs 2009

vs 58.5% in 2009

25.9% rent

Afford Score

3.3

−77%vs 2009

vs 14.2 in 2009

2000 – 2022

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009

White, non-Hispanic95.6%(756)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Diversity Score10.6%(84)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(717)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)

Asian0.3%(2)

Diversity Score4.1%(30)

Diversity Score

−62%vs 2009

vs 11 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.6%

−9.0 ptsvs 2009

vs 26.6% in 2009

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

90.1%

−8.2 ptsvs 2009

vs 98.3% in 2009

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.0%

+6.2 ptsvs 2009

vs 1.8% in 2009

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.0 min

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matlacha, Florida?

Matlacha, Florida has about 735 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Matlacha, Florida?

The typical household in Matlacha, Florida earns about $36,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matlacha, Florida expensive?

In Matlacha, Florida, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Matlacha, Florida?

About 17.6% 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 9.2% of people in Matlacha, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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