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Mathews

Virginia · 941 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Mathews has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,481. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 204 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $193,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
941
−18%since 2023
from 1,145 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 577 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+4%since 2023
from 33.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4636498351K1K201020202024Mathews
2024941
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,481
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,108 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,780
+20%since 2023
from $23,912 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+22%since 2023
from 0.332 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $178,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+4%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,087)
Black4.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(858)
Black6.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score20.5%(193)
Diversity Score
21
+70%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+15%since 2023
from 16.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
Female
57.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathews, Virginia?

Mathews, Virginia has about 941 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mathews, Virginia?

The typical household in Mathews, Virginia earns about $55,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mathews, Virginia expensive?

In Mathews, Virginia, the median home is worth about $193,400.

How educated are people in Mathews, Virginia?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mathews, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mathews, Virginia?

About 16.1% of people in Mathews, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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