Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Matador, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

745

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.5%585

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%68

Black

8.5%63

Two or More

3.8%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%7

High School Diploma

29%151

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%28

Some College (1+ yr)

24%125

Associate's Degree

6.9%36

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%59

Master's Degree

3.8%20

Professional Degree

1.2%6

HS or Higher

83.1%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,600

Median Renti

$584

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%207

Renter-Occupied

27.6%79

Total Units

435

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

34.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%11

2000–2009

5.5%24

1980–1989

6.9%30

1970–1979

12%52

1960–1969

23%100

1950–1959

11.5%50

1940–1949

12.6%55

1939 or earlier

26%113

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.5%173

Bottled/LP Gas

30.4%87

Solar

5.2%15

Utility Gas

2.1%6

Wood

1.7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,500

Mean Household Incomei

$75,564

Per Capita Incomei

$32,311

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

407

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

172.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

401

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

68(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.5%Insured

19.5%Uninsured