Matador, Texas
Matador: a city in Motley County, Texas
About
Matador is a city located in the county of Motley in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 607 and a population density of 180 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 605 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Matador
| Population | 605 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Motley County |
| Postal code | 79244 |
| Phone Area Codes | 806 |
| Area | 3.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0120,-100.8221 |
| Altitude | 2,382 feet / 726, 726 meters |
| Capital city | Matador is capital of Motley County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:16:18 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 179 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Matador is located at 34°0'43"N 100°49'19"W (34.0120200, -100.8220800).
Matador map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Matador decreased by 0.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 609 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 607 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 605 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 584 | -3.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 583 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 595 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 624 | 4.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 627 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 611 | -2.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 605 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Matador
1Matador City Hall
706 Dundee Ave, Matador, TX 79244 View details
Phone: +18063472255
2USDA
700 Dundee Ave, Matador, TX 79244, United States View details
Website available
People born in Matador (3)
People born in Matador, including journalist and former executive Karen Elliott House, poet, born 1944; first poet laureate of the state of Utah David Lee, football player Jesse Powell, .
More notable people
Closest post offices linked to Matador.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Matador Post Office | Matador (TX) | 79244 |
Other cities in Motley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Motley County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Springs | 228 | Human settlement in Motley County, Texas, United States of America |