Matador, Texas

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Matador is a town in Motley County, Texas, United States. The population was 740 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Motley County^GR6. In 1891, it was established by and named for the Matador ranch.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Matador is located at 34°0′50″N, 100°49′18″W (34.013996, -100.821646)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 740 people, 308 households, and 222 families residing in the town. The population density was 219.8/km² (569.5/mi²). There were 395 housing units at an average density of 117.3/km² (304.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 83.92% White, 5.68% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 6.76% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.24% of the population.

There were 308 households out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,778, and the median income for a family was $32,054. Males had a median income of $26,042 versus $12,639 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,001. About 16.3% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.4% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The Town of Matador is served by the Motley County Independent School District.

[edit] External links

Matador, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 34.013996° -100.821646°
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