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Matlock

Iowa · 74 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Matlock has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,864. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−11%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+35%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1554941331721990201020202024Matlock
2024144
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,864
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,060
+84%since 2000
from $17,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matlock, Iowa?

Matlock, Iowa has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matlock, Iowa?

The typical household in Matlock, Iowa earns about $68,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matlock, Iowa expensive?

In Matlock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $79,700.

How educated are people in Matlock, Iowa?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Matlock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matlock, Iowa?

About 0.9% of people in Matlock, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matlock, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Matlock, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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