Mathews County's estimated 2025 population is 8,642 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mathews County is the 118th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 8,974 and has seen a growth of -3.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mathews County includes 86.73% White, 8.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,387 | 86.73% |
| Black or African American | 713 | 8.37% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 3.85% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mathews County's average per capita income is $50,134. Household income levels show a median of $75,487. The poverty rate stands at 7.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,061 | - |
| Families | $90,667 | $119,676 |
| Households | $75,487 | $100,156 |
| Non Families | $44,688 | $65,426 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
