Matlock, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 144, Matlock'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

Matlock is a small community located in Iowa, within Sioux County. The total population is 144. It ranks as the 776th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Matlock is 49.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Matlock is $83,365. This is 11% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 87% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Matlock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Matlock is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Matlock has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Matlock, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.