Matamoras, PA Demographics

A map of Matamoras's Population by Race

Matamoras, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,539, an increase from the 2,362 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, 2.2% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Matamoras, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Matamoras has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Matamoras, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Matamoras is ranked the 551st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Matamoras was ranked the 583rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Matamoras's White Population

1,858 residents of Matamoras, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Matamoras is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Matamoras ranks 1517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matamoras's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Matamoras's population has decreased from 82.0% to 73.2%.

Matamoras is more White than neighboring Port Jervis (58.2% White). Matamoras is less White than neighboring Sparrow Bush (76.1% White), Milford (86.6% White), Unionville (82.9% White), and Sussex (79.4% White).

Matamoras's Black Population

57 residents of Matamoras, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Matamoras is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Matamoras ranks 929th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matamoras's Black population has grown by an estimated 128.0%. Black residents' share of Matamoras's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%.

Matamoras is more Black than neighboring Sparrow Bush (0% Black), Milford (0.7% Black), and Sussex (0.6% Black). Matamoras is less Black than neighboring Port Jervis (7.6% Black), and Unionville (5.8% Black).

Matamoras's Asian Population

130 residents of Matamoras, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Matamoras is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Matamoras ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matamoras's Asian population has grown by an estimated 136.4%. Asian residents' share of Matamoras's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.1%.

Matamoras is more Asian than neighboring Port Jervis (4.3% Asian), Sparrow Bush (0% Asian), Milford (0.7% Asian), Unionville (0% Asian), and Sussex (1.5% Asian).

Matamoras's Hispanic Population

429 residents of Matamoras, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Matamoras is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Matamoras ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matamoras's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 95.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Matamoras's population has increased from 9.3% to 16.9%.

Matamoras is more Hispanic than neighboring Sparrow Bush (5% Hispanic), Milford (4.8% Hispanic), Unionville (7.3% Hispanic), and Sussex (12% Hispanic). Matamoras is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Jervis (22.3% Hispanic).

Matamoras's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Matamoras, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Matamoras is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Matamoras ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matamoras's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Matamoras's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Matamoras is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sparrow Bush (0% Native American/Other), Milford (0.6% Native American/Other), Unionville (0% Native American/Other), and Sussex (0% Native American/Other). Matamoras is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Jervis (0.9% Native American/Other).

Matamoras's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Matamoras, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Matamoras is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Matamoras ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matamoras's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Matamoras's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.9%.

Matamoras is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Jervis (6.7% Multiracial), Sparrow Bush (18.9% Multiracial), Milford (6.7% Multiracial), Unionville (4% Multiracial), and Sussex (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.