Matamoras (New Matamoras), Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 864, Matamoras (New Matamoras)'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

Matamoras (New Matamoras) is a small community located in Ohio, within Washington County. The total population is 864. It ranks as the 718th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is 35.0 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Matamoras (New Matamoras) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is $17,098. This is 76% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 79% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 59.7%. This is 350% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 19.9%. This is 317% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $94,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 35.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Matamoras (New Matamoras) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.2%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Matamoras (New Matamoras), Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.