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Matoaka

West Virginia · 227 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 $11,917. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,500. The poverty rate of 61.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−28%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
860 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01022043054071990201020202024Matoaka
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,917
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,373
−2%since 2000
from $9,522 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
61.8%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$458
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
42.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+91%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(224)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other3.3%(7)
Diversity Score10.8%(24)
Diversity Score
11
+1256%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−39%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% 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
39.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matoaka, West Virginia?

Matoaka, West Virginia has about 227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Matoaka, West Virginia earns about $11,917 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 $30,500, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Matoaka, West Virginia?

About 1.5% 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 61.8% 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 131 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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