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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mathews

Louisiana · 2,003 residents · 3.981 sq mi
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Mathews has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,977. Population has fallen 32% since 1990, a loss of 927 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,300. Households here earn about 26% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,003
−32%since 1990
from 2,930 in 1990
1990 – 2024
503 / sq mi
−32%since 1990
from 736 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+15%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mathews
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,977
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,960 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,336
+76%since 1990
from $10,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−11.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.8
−20%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,848)
Black1.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,926)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score5.9%(117)
6
−56%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathews, Louisiana?

Mathews, Louisiana has about 2,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mathews, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mathews, Louisiana earns about $40,977 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Mathews, Louisiana?

About 12.3% 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 7.3% of people in Mathews, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mathews, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mathews, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 927 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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