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Matoaka

West Virginia · 173 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 $40,000. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 2% 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 $61,000. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−45%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
655 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01022043054071990201020202024Matoaka
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,160
+70%since 2000
from $9,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services11.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$633
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+27.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matoaka, West Virginia?

Matoaka, West Virginia has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Matoaka, West Virginia earns about $40,000 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Matoaka, West Virginia?

About 2.4% 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 27.0% 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 185 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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