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CITY · 2020 ACS

Mathews

Virginia · 525 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $153,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
−8%since 2019
from 569 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
55.5
−16%since 2019
from 66.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4636498351K1K201020202024Mathews
2024941
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.8%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(27)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(17)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.1%(32)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 446.7%(35)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.7%(72)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416%(84)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.9%(78)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8412%(63)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over8%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,304
+16%since 2019
from $17,572 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $171,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
31.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67%(381)
Black33%(188)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(400)
Black12%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4%(21)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English18.6%(127)
Irish14.2%(97)
American9.2%(63)
German5.4%(37)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
51.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 39.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
Female
77.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37%(111)
Married52.3%(157)
Widowed6.3%(19)
Divorced4.3%(13)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(76)
Married37.8%(155)
Widowed29%(119)
Divorced14.6%(60)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathews, Virginia?

Mathews, Virginia has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mathews, Virginia expensive?

In Mathews, Virginia, the median home is worth about $153,000.

How educated are people in Mathews, Virginia?

About 16.7% 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 24.6% of people in Mathews, Virginia 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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