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Matador

Texas · 569 residents · 1.304 sq mi
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Matador has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,823. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
569
−23%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−4%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604816037248461990201020202024Matador
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,823
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,720
+22%since 2000
from $17,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(436)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(31)
Diversity Score48.7%(277)
Diversity Score
49
+17%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−47.1 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matador, Texas?

Matador, Texas has about 569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matador, Texas?

The typical household in Matador, Texas earns about $51,823 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Matador, Texas?

About 15.5% 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 10.5% 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 194 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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