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Matthews

Indiana · 596 residents · 0.352 sq mi
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Matthews has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
596
Unchangedsince 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,693 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3124085046006961990201020202024Matthews
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,639
+19%since 2000
from $17,283 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(583)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+496%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matthews, Indiana?

Matthews, Indiana has about 596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matthews, Indiana?

The typical household in Matthews, Indiana earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matthews, Indiana expensive?

In Matthews, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Matthews, Indiana?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Matthews, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matthews, Indiana?

About 2.4% of people in Matthews, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matthews, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Matthews, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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