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Mathews County

Virginia · 8,533 residents · 85.911 sq mi
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Mathews County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,489. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,600. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,533
−7%since 2000
from 9,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+18%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Mathews County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,489
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,918
+86%since 2000
from $23,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(7,995)
Black11.3%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(73)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(2,517)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(7,250)
Black7.7%(658)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(197)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other3%(259)
Diversity Score31.2%(2,664)
Segregation Score20.3%(1,731)
Diversity Score
31
+14%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 33.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathews County, Virginia?

Mathews County, Virginia has about 8,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mathews County, Virginia earns about $74,489 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 $265,600, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Mathews County, Virginia?

About 29.1% 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 8.5% 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 185 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9513.01Census Tract 9514.01Census Tract 9514.02Census Tract 9513.02Census Tract 9901
15 ZIP codes
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