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Mathews

County:
Mathews County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.984
State:
Virginia

Mathews is a CDP located in Mathews County, Virginia. Mathews has a 2026 population of 1,281. It is also the county seat of Mathews County. Mathews is currently growing at a rate of 3.64% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Mathews is $55,481 with a poverty rate of 16.13%. The median age in Mathews is 35.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.2 males.

1.3K
Total Population
646
Density (mi²)
45 3.64%
Growth

Mathews Population

Mathews Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,281453.64%
20251,236463.87%

Median Age

Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 31.1 years

Mathews Adults

There are 680 adults, (251 of whom are seniors) in Mathews.

Sex Ratio

Female: 537 (57.1%)
Male: 404 (42.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mathews includes 91.92% White, 6.48% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White86591.92%
Black or African American616.48%
Other race151.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race80.85%
White70.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White85891.18%
Black or African American616.48%
Other race70.74%

Mathews Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mathews ' average per capita income is $56,290. Household income levels show a median of $55,481. The poverty rate stands at 16.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$55,769$73,999
Households$55,481$67,609
Non Families$55,288$45,237
Married Families--

$56,290

Average Income

$55,481

Median Household Income

16.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)