Matoaca, VA is a small town located southwest of Richmond with an estimated population of 2,440 people. It has a population density of 993 people per square mile, compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The area is known for its local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events.
Local businesses in Matoaca include The Woodhouse Day Spa, Walnut Hill Farm Market & Garden Center, Dutch Gap Boat Harbor and The Exchange Restaurant. There are also numerous parks in the area such as Pocahontas State Park that provide year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails and fishing spots for visitors to enjoy. Organizations in the area include the Chesterfield Food Bank and Senior Connections which provide essential services for those in need. Lastly, Matoaca also hosts several local sports events such as football games at Matoaca High School and youth baseball tournaments at the nearby Swift Creek Recreation Center.
The population in Matoaca is 2,440. There are 949 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Matoaca is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Matoaca is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Matoaca
- 46.9% are married
- 21.2% are divorced
- 23.2% are married with children
- 29.8% have children, but are single
Race in Matoaca
- 53.0% are White
- 39.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander