Matlacha, FL Demographics

A map of Matlacha's Population by Race

Matlacha, Florida has an estimated population of 770, a large increase from the 598 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Matlacha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Matlacha has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Matlacha, that probability was 9.1% in 2020 and 6.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Matlacha is ranked the 818th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Matlacha was ranked the 833rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Matlacha's White Population

743 residents of Matlacha, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Matlacha is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Matlacha ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matlacha's White population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. White residents' share of Matlacha's population has increased from 95.3% to 96.5%.

Matlacha is more White than neighboring Pine Island Center (85.1% White), Cape Coral (64.6% White), Pineland (87.3% White), and St. James City (94.1% White). Matlacha is less White than neighboring Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (100% White).

Matlacha's Black Population

0 residents of Matlacha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Matlacha is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Matlacha ranks 921st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matlacha's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Matlacha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Matlacha is less Black than neighboring Cape Coral (4% Black), and St. James City (0.2% Black).

Matlacha's Asian Population

0 residents of Matlacha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Matlacha is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Matlacha ranks 701st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matlacha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Matlacha's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Matlacha is less Asian than neighboring Cape Coral (1.4% Asian), and St. James City (0.3% Asian).

Matlacha's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Matlacha, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Matlacha is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Matlacha ranks 899th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matlacha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Matlacha's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.3%.

Matlacha is more Hispanic than neighboring Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (0% Hispanic). Matlacha is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Island Center (14.2% Hispanic), Cape Coral (26.4% Hispanic), Pineland (7.9% Hispanic), and St. James City (1.5% Hispanic).

Matlacha's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Matlacha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Matlacha is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Matlacha ranks 844th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matlacha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Matlacha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Matlacha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cape Coral (0.5% Native American/Other), Pineland (1.3% Native American/Other), and St. James City (1.6% Native American/Other).

Matlacha's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Matlacha, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Matlacha is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Matlacha ranks 911th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matlacha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Matlacha's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.2%.

Matlacha is more Multiracial than neighboring Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (0% Multiracial), and Pine Island Center (0.7% Multiracial). Matlacha is less Multiracial than neighboring Cape Coral (3.1% Multiracial), Pineland (3.5% Multiracial), and St. James City (2.3% 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.