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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Matteson

Illinois · 11,378 residents · 9.288 sq mi
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Matteson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,085. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $86,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,378
−12%vs 2000
vs 12,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,225 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K18K20K1990201020202024Matteson
202419K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,085
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,390
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,024 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $711 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(4,031)
Black62.1%(8,033)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(436)
Asian1.5%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(8,041)
1990
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(5,871)
Black44.6%(5,070)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(420)
Asian1.9%(219)
Other1.9%(218)
Diversity Score70.7%(8,046)
Diversity Score
71
+14%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Matteson, Illinois?

Matteson, Illinois has about 11,378 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Matteson, Illinois?

The typical household in Matteson, Illinois earns about $48,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matteson, Illinois expensive?

In Matteson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Matteson, Illinois?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Matteson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matteson, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Matteson, Illinois 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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