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Matador

Texas · 607 residents · 1.304 sq mi
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Matador has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,611. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 133 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
−18%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+8%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604816037248461990201020202024Matador
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,611
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,722
+28%since 2000
from $17,001 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+43%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(582)
Black5.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(98)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(307)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(487)
Black2.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(244)
Diversity Score
40
−3%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matador, Texas?

Matador, Texas has about 607 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matador, Texas?

The typical household in Matador, Texas earns about $33,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matador, Texas expensive?

In Matador, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Matador, Texas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Matador, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matador, Texas?

About 13.5% of people in Matador, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matador, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Matador, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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