Matador, Texas
Town · Population 540 · #960 in Texas
About Matador
Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Matador is a tiny community counting 540 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Matador is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.3 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 415 residents per square mile.
📰 Matador News Today
- GoRascal-Matador deal targets $1 billion franchise for LOs HousingWire · Aug 18
- Fermi Says It Received US Subpoena Tied to Project Matador Bloomberg.com · Aug 14
- Fermi announces $6.5B lease agreement at Project Matador AI campus - Amarillo Globe-News Amarillo Globe-News · Aug 11
- Canadian couple revives Hotel Matador following lifelong dream of running historic bed & breakfast KCBD · Jul 21
- Fermi signs $6.5 billion lease for 'world's largest data center' after months of turmoil KVII · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Matador Unique
- The only place in America named Matador — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Matador
- Billie Dean's Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Motley County Historical Museum · Museum
- Motley County Jail Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Matador
- MOTLEY COUNTY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)540
Rank in state#960 of 1,224
Land area1.3 sq mi
Density415/sq mi
Coordinates34.0151, -100.8211