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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Matoaka

West Virginia · 358 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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Matoaka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

358
+13%vs 2000
vs 317 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,356 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
01022043054071990201020202024Matoaka
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,167
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,159 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,954
−37%vs 2000
vs $9,522 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.0%
+8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
$300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308 in 2000
US average: $450
56.4%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
43.6% rent
1.1
−21%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(30)
8
+965%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
41.8%
−21.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Matoaka, West Virginia?

Matoaka, West Virginia has about 358 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Matoaka, West Virginia?

The typical household in Matoaka, West Virginia earns about $14,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matoaka, West Virginia expensive?

In Matoaka, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Matoaka, West Virginia?

About 0.8% 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 38.0% of people in Matoaka, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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