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Mattoon

Wisconsin · 357 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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Mattoon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−23%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+30%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3143684224755291990201020202024Mattoon
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,622
+46%since 2000
from $18,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(443)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score45.4%(162)
Diversity Score
45
+2615%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−55.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mattoon, Wisconsin?

Mattoon, Wisconsin has about 357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mattoon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mattoon, Wisconsin earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mattoon, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mattoon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Mattoon, Wisconsin?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mattoon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mattoon, Wisconsin?

About 20.2% of people in Mattoon, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mattoon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mattoon, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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