Matteson, IL Demographics

A map of Matteson's Population by Race

Matteson, Illinois has an estimated population of 18,645, a slight decrease from the 19,073 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% Black, 10.3% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Matteson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Matteson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Matteson, that probability was 31.6% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Matteson is ranked the 131st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Matteson was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Matteson's White Population

1,924 residents of Matteson, or 10.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Matteson is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Matteson ranks 1442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matteson's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Matteson's population has increased from 9.6% to 10.3%.

Matteson is more White than neighboring Richton Park (8.8% White), and Country Club Hills (8% White). Matteson is less White than neighboring Olympia Fields (17.1% White), Frankfort Square (68.7% White), and Park Forest (19.7% White).

Matteson's Black Population

14,873 residents of Matteson, or 79.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Matteson is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Matteson ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matteson's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Matteson's population has decreased from 82.0% to 79.8%.

Matteson is more Black than neighboring Olympia Fields (75.7% Black), Frankfort Square (5.5% Black), and Park Forest (67.4% Black). Matteson is less Black than neighboring Richton Park (87.6% Black), and Country Club Hills (86.5% Black).

Matteson's Asian Population

451 residents of Matteson, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Matteson is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Matteson ranks 391st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matteson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 143.8%. Asian residents' share of Matteson's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.4%.

Matteson is more Asian than neighboring Richton Park (0.4% Asian), Olympia Fields (1.9% Asian), Country Club Hills (0.3% Asian), and Park Forest (0.3% Asian). Matteson is less Asian than neighboring Frankfort Square (2.7% Asian).

Matteson's Hispanic Population

668 residents of Matteson, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Matteson is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Matteson ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matteson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Matteson's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.6%.

Matteson is more Hispanic than neighboring Richton Park (1.2% Hispanic), and Olympia Fields (0.8% Hispanic). Matteson is less Hispanic than neighboring Frankfort Square (11.5% Hispanic), Country Club Hills (4.4% Hispanic), and Park Forest (9.7% Hispanic).

Matteson's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Matteson, 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 Matteson is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Matteson ranks 341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matteson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Matteson's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Matteson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richton Park (1% Native American/Other), Frankfort Square (1.1% Native American/Other), Country Club Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), and Park Forest (0.2% Native American/Other).

Matteson's Multiracial Population

721 residents of Matteson, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Matteson is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Matteson ranks 1089th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matteson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Matteson's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Matteson is more Multiracial than neighboring Richton Park (1% Multiracial), Country Club Hills (0.7% Multiracial), and Park Forest (2.7% Multiracial). Matteson is less Multiracial than neighboring Olympia Fields (4.6% Multiracial), and Frankfort Square (10.5% 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.