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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mathews

Louisiana · 2,930 residents · 3.981 sq mi
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Mathews has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,960. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $57,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,930
+46%vs 2000
vs 2,003 in 2000
1990 – 2024
736 / sq mi
+46%vs 2000
vs 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mathews
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,960
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,977 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,989
−43%vs 2000
vs $19,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
+11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$57,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$359
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
81.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
19.0% rent
2.3
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,926)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(117)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,848)
Black1.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score13.2%(388)
13
+126%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mathews, Louisiana?

Mathews, Louisiana has about 2,930 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mathews, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mathews, Louisiana earns about $24,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mathews, Louisiana expensive?

In Mathews, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Mathews, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mathews, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mathews, Louisiana?

About 18.3% of people in Mathews, Louisiana 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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