Matoaka, West Virginia
Matoaka: Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Matoaka is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 227 and a population density of 333 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 193 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Matoaka
| Population : | 193 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Postal code : | 24736 |
| Area : | 0.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,359 feet / 719, 719 meters |
| Time Zone : | Atlantic Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:16:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 283 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Matoaka is located at 37°25'12"N 81°14'35"W (37.4201200, -81.2431500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Matoaka decreased by 17.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 227 | - | census |
| 2011 | 223 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 221 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 220 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 218 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 214 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 212 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 208 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 205 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 202 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 193 | -4.66% | estimation process |
Schools in Matoaka
College & universities near Matoaka, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237543 | Mercer County Technical Education Center | Princeton (WV) | 24740 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Matoaka, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
Post offices near Matoaka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Matoaka Post Office | Matoaka (WV) | 24736 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 9,505 | City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States |
| Princeton | 5,599 | City in Mercer County, Missouri |
| Athens | 890 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Piedmont | 792 | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States |
| Bramwell | 334 | Town of the United States |
| Oakvale | 109 | Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America |
