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Mathews

Virginia · 555 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 $26,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 131 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $205,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−19%vs 2011
vs 686 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
280 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 346 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+23%vs 2011
vs 39.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4636498351K1K201020202024Mathews
2024941
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,833
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,272 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,312
−3%vs 2011
vs $12,661 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.408 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information29.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $165,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $444 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−23.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.1%
−16.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+13%vs 2011
vs 6.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(374)
Black27%(185)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(57)
Diversity Score76.6%(525)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(475)
Black8.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(35)
Diversity Score34.7%(193)
Diversity Score
35
−55%vs 2011
vs 77 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+80%vs 2011
vs 13.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.6%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Female
55.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathews, Virginia?

Mathews, Virginia has about 555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mathews, Virginia?

The typical household in Mathews, Virginia earns about $26,833 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 $205,700, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Mathews, Virginia?

About 4.3% 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 30.1% of people in Mathews, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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