Matheny is a CDP located in Kings County California. Matheny has a 2024 population of 692. Matheny is currently declining at a rate of -5.08% annually and its population has decreased by -33.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,036 in 2020.
The average household income in Matheny is $96,081 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median age in Matheny is 36.3 years: 35.2 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Matheny was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 328 | 52.23% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 21.02% |
| White | 131 | 20.86% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 208 | 3.02 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 122 | 3.48 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 43 | 3.16 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Non Family | 26 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 17 | 2.41 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
3.27
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 13.01% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 2.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 10.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 29.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 32.29% |
| Some College | 47 | 11.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 301 | 157 | 35 |
| Other Race | 183 | 92 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 47 | 10 |
| White | 78 | 57 | 10 |
| Black | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 13.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,750 | $50,682 | $45,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,477 | $37,159 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,591 | $43,462 | $36,316 |
| Some College | $0 | $40,227 | $0 |
$41,591
Average Earnings
$43,462
Average Male
$36,316
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.33% of Matheny residents speak only English, while 69.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 328 | 56 | 17.07% |
| Hispanic | 506 | 56 | 11.07% |
| White | 78 | 7 | 8.97% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.28%
Male Poverty Rate
8.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matheny is Other, with 17.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matheny is White, with 8.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.28% |
| High School | 7.32% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,942 | $104,129 |
| Households | $68,269 | $96,081 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 7.2% |
| Black | 3 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.14%
Born in Matheny
63.69%
Native Born
36.31%
Foreign Born
19.11%
Non Citizen
17.2%
Naturalized
63.69% of Matheny residents were born in the United States, with 54.14% having been born in California. 19.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 692 | -37 | -5.08% |
| 2023 | 729 | -37 | -4.83% |
| 2022 | 766 | -312 | -28.94% |
| 2021 | 1,078 | 42 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 1,036 | -101 | -8.88% |
| 2019 | 1,137 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,134 | -87 | -7.13% |
| 2017 | 1,221 | 220 | 21.98% |
| 2016 | 1,001 | -42 | -4.03% |
| 2015 | 1,043 | -55 | -5.01% |
| 2014 | 1,098 | -32 | -2.83% |
| 2013 | 1,130 | 11 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,119 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 1,116 | -96 | -7.92% |
| 2010 | 1,212 | 0 | 0% |