Matheny, California Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Matheny, California had a total population of 572, the 1188th largest community in California, with a median household income of $67,976, which is 31% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 31% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

Matheny Quick Facts

Population 57290% MOE ±159

Median Household Income $67,97690% MOE ±$17,694

Median Home Value $151,30090% MOE ±$65,661

Poverty Rate 18.9%90% MOE ±9.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.2%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Median Age 30.1 years90% MOE ±4.9 years

Homeownership Rate 43.4%90% MOE ±13.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%90% MOE ±12.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 64.5%

Diversity Index 29/100

Population 572 1188th of 1,570

Median Income $67,976 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 18.9% 52% higher than national

Median Home Value $151,300 bottom 10%

How Matheny Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,137	572	-49.7%
Median household income	$47,360	$67,976	No clear change (+43.5%)
Median home value¹	$141,162	$151,300	No clear change (+7.2%)
Median gross rent	$1,074	$1,242	No clear change (+15.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Matheny Compares

Median Household Income

Matheny

$67,976

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Matheny

$151,300

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.5%

$25K-$50K 13.8%

$50K-$100K 35.7%

$100K+ 26.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.2%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

7.6%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

1.0%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

6.1%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

13.3%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

1.5%

$125K-$150K

14.3%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

2.0%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 43.4%

Renter 56.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,242/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

33.4%

35-54

27.5%

55-74

14.3%

75+

3.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Matheny Rankings in California

#1188 Population of 1,570

#1001 Median Income of 1,375

#1180 Education of 1,570

#1345 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Tulare County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Visalia	143,939	$81,989	11.5%	$371,500
Tulare	70,945	$72,410	17.9%	$329,800
Porterville	63,157	$60,461	17.3%	$285,700
Dinuba	25,475	$59,484	26.8%	$275,000
Lindsay	12,643	$53,201	33.1%	$286,400
Farmersville	10,397	$60,804	22.9%	$248,500
Exeter	10,258	$75,769	14.2%	$307,600
Orosi	8,966	$54,604	22.0%	$227,100
Woodlake	7,702	$46,266	25.3%	$300,200
Earlimart	7,214	$52,881	21.8%	$264,200

Cities Similar to Matheny

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Westley	572	N/A	N/A	6.7%	23.4%
Peters	568	N/A	$701,100	10.0%	6.3%
Vallecito	562	N/A	$705,800	38.9%	7.5%
College City	557	$67,206	$453,600	14.5%	0.0%
Bend	593	N/A	$461,500	21.6%	2.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 572, Matheny's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Matheny is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 572. It ranks as the 1188th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Matheny is 30.1 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Matheny is $67,976. This is 31% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $151,300. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Matheny is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Matheny is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.8%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.7% vs 40.2%).

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Matheny, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Matheny, California?

Matheny, California has a population of 572 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Matheny, CA?

The median household income in Matheny is $67,976, which is 16% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Matheny, CA?

The poverty rate in Matheny is 18.9%. This means approximately 108 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Matheny, California?

Matheny's population is 9.8% White, 5.2% Black, 83.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Matheny, CA?

The median home value in Matheny is $151,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.

How educated is Matheny, California?

12.9% of adults (25+) in Matheny hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.