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Matthews

Georgia · 134 residents · 3.52 sq mi
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With 134 people, Matthews is a city in Georgia. The median age is 72.0, about 33 years above the US median. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 62.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 69% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 72.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−33%since 2023
from 201 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 57 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.0
+80%since 2023
from 40.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.52 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
102150198245293201020202024Matthews
2024134
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2431.3%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(24)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.1%(27)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8430.6%(41)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,763
+34%since 2023
from $13,301 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.202
+20%since 2023
from 0.169 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.27 people
−16%since 2023
from 3.87 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American31.3%(42)
English20.1%(27)
German17.2%(23)
Scottish17.2%(23)
Irish13.4%(18)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
63.6%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
69.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
68.7%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(41)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married45.2%(42)
Married54.8%(51)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
31.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
20.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
68.7%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
13.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
20.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
68.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matthews, Georgia?

Matthews, Georgia has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Matthews, Georgia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Matthews, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matthews, Georgia?

About 62.7% of people in Matthews, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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