Matador
Town in Motley County, Texas
Matador is a town in Motley County, Texas, with 569 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,382 ft (726 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roaring Springs, 8.3 miles S.
- 569residents (2020 Census)
- 2,382 ftelevation · 726 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 436 / sq mipopulation density
- 79244ZIP code
About Matador
Matador is a town in and the county seat of Motley County, Texas, United States. Its population was 569 at the 2020 census. In 1891, it was established by and named for the Matador Ranch. It is located 95 miles (153 km) east of Lubbock, Texas.
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Living in Matador
- Median household income
- $69,500
- Median home value
- $87,600
- Median rent
- $584/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Matador had 569 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 569 |
|---|---|
| Density | 436 per sq mi (168 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matador at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Motley County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 569 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0151° N, 100.8211° W |
| ZIP code | 79244 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4847004 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matador
- Roaring Springs8.3 mi S
- Turkey26.5 mi N
- Dickens27.2 mi S
- Quitaque27.8 mi NW
- Floydada29.6 mi W
- Paducah29.6 mi E
- Crosbyton35.2 mi SW
- Lockney36.3 mi W
- Guthrie39.2 mi SE
- Ralls39.8 mi SW
- Silverton41.9 mi NW
- Childress42.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Matador
What county is Matador in?
Matador is in Motley County, Texas.
What is the population of Matador, TX?
569 people lived in Matador at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Matador, TX?
The ZIP code of Matador is 79244.
What is the elevation of Matador?
2,382 feet (726 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Matador?
Roaring Springs (8.3 mi), Turkey (26.5 mi), Dickens (27.2 mi), Quitaque (27.8 mi), Floydada (29.6 mi).
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