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Matoaca, VA

Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Population

2,724

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,060

ZIP codes

0

Matoaca and its ZIP codes

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Matoaca at a glance

  • Matoaca is about 4.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,174 a year, 25% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,000 (35% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,039 a month.

Local data for Matoaca, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Matoaca, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,174

Poverty rate

22.0%

Median home value

$251,000

Median rent

$1,039/mo

Homeownership

75.9%

Bachelor's or higher

30.9%

Median age

30.5

Average commute

32.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (360), Italian Americans (328), Irish Americans (252).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Matoaca.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,057

148,684 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,378

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.4B

FY 2026, $6,643 per person

Chesterfield County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Matoaca, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.3%
  • Carpooled13.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.9%

Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Matoaca, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

623

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

702

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 28°F

47.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Matoaca, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Matoaca

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EttrickCensus-designated place2.4 mi3
Colonial HeightsCity4.6 mi7.5
PetersburgCity4.8 mi22.7
Fort LeeCensus-designated place7.7 mi6
ChesterCensus-designated place8.2 mi13.2
EnonCensus-designated place10 mi4.3
HopewellCity10 mi10.4
Prince GeorgeCensus-designated place11 mi6.3
DinwiddieCensus-designated place12 mi5.1
TempletonCensus-designated place12 mi2.1
BellwoodCensus-designated place12 mi5.8
MeadowbrookCensus-designated place14 mi8.1
BensleyCensus-designated place15 mi2.9
DisputantaCensus-designated place16 mi2.8
RockwoodCensus-designated place17 mi5.4
BrandermillCensus-designated place17 mi6.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Matoaca, VA in?
Matoaca is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of Matoaca, VA?
About 2,724 people live in Matoaca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Matoaca?
Nearby places include Ettrick (2.4 mi), Colonial Heights (4.6 mi), Petersburg (4.8 mi), Fort Lee (7.7 mi), Chester (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023