Matteson is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Matteson has a 2024 population of 18,051. Matteson is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -5.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,017 in 2020.
The average household income in Matteson is $115,199 with a poverty rate of 9.42%. The median age in Matteson is 44.2 years: 43.4 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Matteson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,714 | 78.76% |
| White | 2,701 | 14.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,000 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 245 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,466 | 2.48 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 2,918 | 3.3 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 2,695 | 1.16 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Female | 1,511 | 3.08 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Male | 342 | 3.25 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
77.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 486 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 883 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,881 | 21.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,471 | 18.54% |
| High School Graduate | 3,451 | 25.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 335 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 2,821 | 21.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,771 | 10,130 | 4,685 |
| White | 2,089 | 1,928 | 496 |
| 2+ Races | 292 | 283 | 117 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 168 | 32 |
| Asian | 150 | 145 | 54 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 black people with a rate of 43.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,666 | $61,943 | $71,180 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,181 | $103,007 | $77,621 |
| High School Graduate | $68,442 | $75,505 | $48,784 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,125 | $46,500 | $42,852 |
| Overall | $66,679 | $72,672 | $65,456 |
| Some College | $41,995 | $41,518 | $42,239 |
$66,679
Average Earnings
$72,672
Average Male
$65,456
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.82% of Matteson residents speak only English, while 4.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,614 | 1,107 | 7.57% |
| White | 2,677 | 484 | 18.08% |
| Multiple | 1,000 | 82 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 240 | 74 | 30.83% |
| Other | 15 | 1 | 6.67% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 1 | 0.26% |
9.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.59%
Male Poverty Rate
11.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matteson is Asian, with 30.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matteson is Hispanic, with 0.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.87% |
| Some College | 8.8% |
| High School | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.93% |
| Female Employed | 2.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,607 | $133,175 |
| Households | $98,617 | $115,199 |
| Married Families | $130,743 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,650 | $79,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,028
Number of Veterans
943
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 314 |
| Second Gulf War | 312 |
| First Gulf War | 266 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 305 |
| 65 to 74 | 242 |
| 55 to 64 | 238 |
| 75+ | 192 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 759 | 6.32% |
| White | 235 | 10.35% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 9.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
75.45%
Born in Matteson
96.2%
Native Born
3.8%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
96.2% of Matteson residents were born in the United States, with 75.45% having been born in Illinois. 1.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,845 | -241 | -1.41% |
| 2028 | 17,086 | -241 | -1.39% |
| 2027 | 17,327 | -242 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | 17,569 | -241 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 17,810 | -241 | -1.34% |
| 2024 | 18,051 | -242 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 18,293 | -105 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 18,398 | -282 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 18,680 | -337 | -1.77% |
| 2020 | 19,017 | -421 | -2.17% |
| 2019 | 19,438 | -25 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 19,463 | 59 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 19,404 | 153 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 19,251 | -31 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 19,282 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 19,256 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 19,251 | 43 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 19,208 | 64 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 19,144 | 97 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 19,047 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,928 | 1,550 | 13.62% |
| 1990 | 11,378 | 1,155 | 11.3% |
| 1980 | 10,223 | 5,482 | 115.63% |
| 1970 | 4,741 | -12,104 | -71.86% |