Matteson, IL Demographics

What is the population of Matteson?

There are 18,898 residents in Matteson, with a median age of 43.8. Of this, 44.42% are males and 55.58% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.74% of the resident pool in Matteson, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.71%. Additionally, 2.55% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 16,992 people in Matteson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 18,898 -0.8%
Male Population 8,395 -1.9%
Female Population 10,503 0.1%
Male Population 44.42%
Female Population 55.58%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 43.8 1.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 17,526 -1.8%
Citizen not U.S. Born 891 16.0%
Not Citizen 481 10.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 92.74%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.71%
Not Citizen 2.55%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 237 -4.4%
Moved from Same County 1,091 -10.8%
Moved from Same State 152 29.9%
Moved from Different State 208 1.5%
Same House as Last Year 16,992 0.4%
Moved from Abroad 1.27%
Moved from Same County 5.84%
Moved from Same State 0.81%
Moved from Different State 1.11%
Same House as Last Year 90.96%

What are the employment statistics in Matteson?

White-collar workers make up 82.6% of the working population in Matteson, while blue-collar employees account for 17.4%. There are also 807 entrepreneurs in Matteson (9.08% of the workforce); 4,918 workers employed in private companies (55.35%); and 2,143 people working in governmental institutions (24.12%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 7,339 0.7%
Blue Collar 1,546 -8.8%
White Collar 82.6%
Blue Collar 17.4%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 807 14.0%
Private Companies 4,918 -6.2%
Governmental Workers 2,143 7.3%
Not for Profit Companies 1,017 -2.0%
Self Employees 9.08%
Private Companies 55.35%
Governmental Workers 24.12%
Not for Profit Companies 11.45%

How many households are there in Matteson?

There are a total of 7,547 households in Matteson, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.24% of these Matteson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.76%. Additionally, 26.54% of households have children and 73.46% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 7,547 2.2%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 4,773 8.6%
Non-Family Households 2,774 -7.1%
Family Households 63.24%
Non-Family Households 36.76%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 2,003 1.5%
Households without Children 5,544 2.5%
Households with Children 26.54%
Households without Children 73.46%

What are the median and average incomes in Matteson?

The average annual household income in Matteson is $103,629, while the median household income sits at $88,591 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $97,533, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,321.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $103,629 8.9%
Median Household Income $88,591 3.8%
People below Poverty Level -13 N/A
People above Poverty Level 16,491 2.0%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Matteson?

There are 7,836 housing units in Matteson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 7,547 occupied housing units in Matteson, 76.24% are owner-occupied, while 23.76% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $244,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,710 per month in Matteson.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 7,836 0.9%
Median Year Built 1993 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 145 20.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 206 21.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 618 8.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 273 -33.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,417 30.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 967 -11.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 840 -21.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2,647 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2019 703 16.6%
Built in 2020 or Later 20 -9.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 7,547 2.2%
Owner Occupied 5,754 1.8%
Renter Occupied $1,793 3.6%
Owner Occupied 76.24%
Renter Occupied 23.76%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 4,141 -3.5%
Without Mortgage 1,613 18.5%
Median Value with Mortgage $244,500 23.1%
Median Value without Mortgage $151,500 13.0%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,710 5.2%
With Mortgage 71.97%
Without Mortgage 28.03%

What is the level of education in Matteson?

Approximately 28.54% of the population in Matteson holds a high school degree (that's 4,284 residents), while 24.12% have attained a college certificate (4,005 locals) and 21.59% have a bachelor's degree (3,241 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 516 17.3%
Some High School 4,284 7.3%
Some College 4,005 -3.1%
Associate Degree 985 12.2%
Bachelor's Degree 3,241 8.3%
Graduate Degree 2,364 -9.9%
No High School 3.44%
Some High School 28.54%
Some College 24.12%
Associate Degree 6.56%
Bachelor's Degree 21.59%
Graduate Degree 15.75%

What is the marital status of Matteson residents?

A total of 5,968 people in Matteson have never been married (which represents 37.78% of the total population), while 7,150 of them are wedded (45.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 277 (1.75%) and 1,566 (9.91%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 5,968 12.6%
Married 7,150 -0.4%
Separated 277 -9.5%
Widowed 1,114 -5.3%
Divorced 1,566 1,566.0%
Never Married 37.78%
Married 45.26%
Separated 1.75%
Widowed 7.05%
Divorced 9.91%

What are the most common means of transportation in Matteson?

The top three means of transportation people in Matteson use to get to work are: car, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 6,785 residents commute by car, 374 prefer going to work by railroad and 21 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 6,785 -4.4%
Bus or TrolleyBus 21 40.0%
Subway or Elevated 14 N/A
Railroad 374 N/A
Walk 1 -50.0%

What is the median and average household income in Matteson by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
60443 20,735 8,359 $85,878.00 $99,373.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.