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Matthews

Missouri · 628 residents · 1.957 sq mi
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Matthews has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
628
+4%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+23%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4775646527398261990201020202024Matthews
2024561
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,233
+21%since 2000
from $13,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(591)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(609)
Black1.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score8%(50)
Diversity Score
8
+94%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 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%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matthews, Missouri?

Matthews, Missouri has about 628 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matthews, Missouri?

The typical household in Matthews, Missouri earns about $34,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matthews, Missouri expensive?

In Matthews, Missouri, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Matthews, Missouri?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Matthews, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matthews, Missouri?

About 15.2% of people in Matthews, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matthews, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Matthews, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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