Matador is a town located in Motley County Texas. Matador has a 2024 population of 539. It is also the county seat of Motley County. Matador is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 567 in 2020.
The average household income in Matador is $75,258 with a poverty rate of 8.17%. The median age in Matador is 37.8 years: 31.5 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Matador was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 607 | 81.26% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 9.77% |
| Other race | 42 | 5.62% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 3.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 274 | 2.73 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 147 | 2.94 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.34 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Female | 28 | 5.11 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 4 | 11.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 9.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 12.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 27.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 7.49% |
| Some College | 166 | 31.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 348 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 94 | 60 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 25 | 7 |
| Other Race | 42 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,028 | $54,722 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,063 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,646 | $37,308 | $27,670 |
| Some College | $28,813 | $28,787 | $0 |
$29,646
Average Earnings
$37,308
Average Male
$27,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.34% of Matador residents speak only English, while 12.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 126 | 29 | 23.02% |
| White | 559 | 28 | 5.01% |
| Multiple | 73 | 27 | 36.99% |
8.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.18%
Male Poverty Rate
6.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matador is Multiple, with 36.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matador is White, with 5.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.38% |
| Some College | 6.02% |
| High School | 4.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
| Female Employed | 1.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,908 | $85,108 |
| Households | $70,132 | $75,258 |
| Married Families | $72,303 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,697 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
84
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 14.95% |
| Black | 12 | 48% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
85.68%
Born in Matador
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
98.26% of Matador residents were born in the United States, with 85.68% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 504 | -7 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 511 | -7 | -1.35% |
| 2027 | 518 | -7 | -1.33% |
| 2026 | 525 | -7 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 532 | -7 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 539 | -7 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 546 | -7 | -1.27% |
| 2022 | 553 | -19 | -3.32% |
| 2021 | 572 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 567 | -45 | -7.35% |
| 2019 | 612 | -17 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 629 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 624 | 29 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 595 | 12 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 583 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 584 | -21 | -3.47% |
| 2013 | 605 | -3 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 608 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 610 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 612 | 0 | 0% |