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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Matherville

Illinois · 772 residents · 0.391 sq mi
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Matherville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

772
+10%since 1990
from 704 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,974 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,801 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+4%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6277188098999901990201020202024Matherville
2024657
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,438
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,956
+57%since 1990
from $9,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.7
+23%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
3
+53%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−37%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matherville, Illinois?

Matherville, Illinois has about 772 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Matherville, Illinois?

The typical household in Matherville, Illinois earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matherville, Illinois expensive?

In Matherville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Matherville, Illinois?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Matherville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matherville, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Matherville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matherville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Matherville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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