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Matheny, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
572
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,336
ZIP codes
0
Matheny and its ZIP codes
Matheny at a glance
- Matheny is about 5.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,976 a year, 31% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,300 (79% below California) and median rent is $1,242 a month.
Housing and community stats
Matheny, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,976
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$1,242/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (465), Portuguese Americans (25), Irish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Matheny.
Unemployment rate
9.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
How people get to work
Matheny, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.7%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Matheny, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matheny, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Cities near Matheny
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TulareCity | 1.6 mi | 20.7 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| TiptonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| WaukenaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| VisaliaCity | 11 mi | 38.5 |
| Linnell CampCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GoshenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| CorcoranCity | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| West GoshenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PixleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matheny, CA in?
- Matheny is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Matheny, CA?
- About 572 people live in Matheny, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matheny?
- Nearby places include Tulare (1.6 mi), East Tulare Villa (4.7 mi), Tipton (8.1 mi), Waukena (9 mi), Hypericum (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023