Matteson is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. Matteson has a 2026 population of 18,338. Matteson is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,021 in 2020.
The median household income in Matteson is $95,457 with a poverty rate of 9.7%. The median age in Matteson is 44.5 years: 40 years for males, and 47.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 40 years
There are 14,731 adults, (3,756 of whom are seniors) in Matteson.
Female: 10,002 (53.6%)
Male: 8,643 (46.4%)
The racial composition of Matteson includes 80.2% Black or African American, 10.32% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,953 | 80.2% |
| White | 1,924 | 10.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,234 | 6.62% |
| Asian | 451 | 2.42% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.13% |
Matteson 's average per capita income is $59,795. Household income levels show a median of $95,457. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,123 | - |
| Families | $111,939 | $126,785 |
| Households | $95,457 | $111,680 |
| Non Families | $59,919 | $80,460 |
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