Matoaka
With 30 people, Matoaka is a city in West Virginia. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 93.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. There are 287 fewer people here than in 2000. That trails the West Virginia median by roughly 72%. That sits in the bottom 2% of US cities for household income.
What stands out about Matoaka
What changed most since 1990
- Poverty rate38.0% → 93.3% (+55.3 pts)US over the same years: −0.8 pts
- Population358 → 30 (−92%)US over the same years: +35%
- Hispanic share3.6% → 0.0% (−3.6 pts)US over the same years: +9.9 pts
Among the 24 cities and towns in the Bluefield area
- 19th in household income$16,786
- Tied for 20th in share with a bachelor's degree0.0%
- 3rd in diversity score34.7
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Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
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Matoaka, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 358 | $34,002 | $35,999 | 0.8% | 8.7 |
| 2000 | 317 | $31,258 | $41,898 | 3.3% | 3.1 |
| 2010 | 227 | $17,143 | $43,876 | 1.5% | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 173 | $48,482 | $73,934 | 2.4% | 4.3 |
| 2024 | 30 | $16,786 | – | 0.0% | 34.7 |
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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How many people live in Matoaka, West Virginia?
Matoaka, West Virginia has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Matoaka, West Virginia?
The typical household in Matoaka, West Virginia earns about $16,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Matoaka, West Virginia?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Matoaka, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Matoaka, West Virginia?
About 93.3% of people in Matoaka, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Matoaka, West Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Matoaka, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 328 residents, a change of about -92 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024