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Matador, TX
Town in Motley County, Texas.
Population
745
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
571
ZIP codes
0
Matador and its ZIP codes
Matador at a glance
- Matador is about 4.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,500 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,600 (69% below Texas) and median rent is $584 a month.
Local data for Matador, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Matador, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,500
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$87,600
Median rent
$584/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (79), Irish Americans (68), Mexican Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Motley County. PPP loans are for Matador.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,817
305 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,089
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.5M
FY 2026, $21,208 per person
How people get to work
Matador, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Matador, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matador, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Matador
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring SpringsTown | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| TurkeyCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| DickensCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| QuitaqueCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| PaducahTown | 30 mi | 1.5 |
| FloydadaCity | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matador, TX in?
- Matador is in Motley County, Texas.
- What is the population of Matador, TX?
- About 745 people live in Matador, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matador?
- Nearby places include Roaring Springs (8 mi), Turkey (27 mi), Dickens (27 mi), Quitaque (28 mi), Paducah (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023