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Matlacha

Florida · 598 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Matlacha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,513. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,000. With a median age of 64.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
598
−19%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,005 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.7
+11%since 2000
from 58.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4976177388589782000201020202024Matlacha
2024770
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,513
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$74,103
+204%since 2000
from $24,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(570)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(49)
Diversity Score
8
+103%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 32.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matlacha, Florida?

Matlacha, Florida has about 598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matlacha, Florida?

The typical household in Matlacha, Florida earns about $60,513 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 $318,000, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Matlacha, Florida?

About 27.1% 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 10.6% 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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