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Matlacha

Florida · 677 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Matlacha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,031. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $419,000. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 176%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
677
−8%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,402 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.9
+6%since 2000
from 58.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4976177388589782000201020202024Matlacha
2024770
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,031
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$25,574
+5%since 2000
from $24,371 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,000
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
15.5
+371%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(717)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(661)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(30)
Diversity Score
4
+8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matlacha, Florida?

Matlacha, Florida has about 677 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matlacha, Florida?

The typical household in Matlacha, Florida earns about $27,031 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 $419,000, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Matlacha, Florida?

About 35.8% 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 15.9% of people in Matlacha, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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