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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mathews County

Virginia · 9,207 residents · 85.911 sq mi
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Mathews County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,222. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $111,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

9,207
+10%since 1990
from 8,348 in 1990
1990 – 2025
107 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 97 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+3%since 1990
from 44.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Mathews County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,222
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,428 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,610
+73%since 1990
from $13,671 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$506
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
84.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
15.3% rent
2.6
−15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(7,156)
Black14.1%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(2,703)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(7,995)
Black11.3%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(73)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score27.3%(2,517)
27
−16%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.8 min
+4%since 1990
from 32.4 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 County, Virginia?

Mathews County, Virginia has about 9,207 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mathews County, Virginia?

The typical household in Mathews County, Virginia earns about $43,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mathews County, Virginia expensive?

In Mathews County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Mathews County, Virginia?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mathews County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mathews County, Virginia?

About 6.0% of people in Mathews County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mathews County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mathews County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 859 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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