Matoaka Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 317 people, 125 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was 1181.9 people per square mile (456.33/kmē), it is the 135th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 574.1 per square mile (221.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 77.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males. The median age is 35.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Matoaka Town was 35.5 and 35.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 98.74% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.32% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.95% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $17159, making it the 19th poorest town by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $19792, making it the 13th lowest town by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $9522, it would be the 15th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income of town was $13889, The median income for males was $18750, compared to $10893 for females.
In 2000, 50 pupils and students, of which 44% are male and 56% are female, 15.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4% nursery or pri school, 8% kindergarten, 72% elementary school, 16% high school and 0% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 317 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 317 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 316 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 310 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 310 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 308 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 307 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 304 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 303 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 304 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 305 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| High school | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matoaka town, West Virginia | $17159 | $19792 | $9522 |
| Mercer County, West Virginia | $26628 | $33524 | $15564 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |