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Matfield Green

Kansas · 50 residents (2025 est.) · 0.142 sq mi
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Matfield Green has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 55% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
+26%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:50 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16355473921990201020202024Matfield Green
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,200
+111%since 2000
from $17,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
+17%since 2010
from 0.263 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$950
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(2)
Diversity Score10%(5)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−57.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2016
from 81.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matfield Green, Kansas?

Matfield Green, Kansas has about 48 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matfield Green, Kansas?

The typical household in Matfield Green, Kansas earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matfield Green, Kansas expensive?

In Matfield Green, Kansas, the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Matfield Green, Kansas?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Matfield Green, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matfield Green, Kansas?

About 4.2% of people in Matfield Green, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matfield Green, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Matfield Green, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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