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Matamoras

Pennsylvania · 2,362 residents · 0.693 sq mi
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Matamoras has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $183,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
2,362
+2%since 2000
from 2,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,408 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Matamoras
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,620
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,702
+183%since 2000
from $18,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,178)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(261)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,936)
Black1.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(219)
Asian2.3%(55)
Other1.9%(46)
Diversity Score33.6%(795)
Diversity Score
34
+198%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matamoras, Pennsylvania?

Matamoras, Pennsylvania has about 2,362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matamoras, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Matamoras, Pennsylvania earns about $71,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matamoras, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Matamoras, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $183,600, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Matamoras, Pennsylvania?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Matamoras, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matamoras, Pennsylvania?

About 2.2% of people in Matamoras, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matamoras, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Matamoras, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 428 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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