Mathews is a CDP located in Lafourche Parish Louisiana. Mathews has a 2024 population of 1,306. Mathews is currently declining at a rate of -4.67% annually and its population has decreased by -28.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,830 in 2020.
The average household income in Mathews is $85,790 with a poverty rate of 20.56%. The median age in Mathews is 47.1 years: 54 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mathews was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,275 | 88.85% |
| Other race | 77 | 5.37% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 3.48% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 2.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 714 | 2.01 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 361 | 0 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 339 | 3.07 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 14 | 2.29 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 11.6% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 8.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 533 | 47.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 6.78% |
| Some College | 147 | 13.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 847 | 123 |
| Other Race | 46 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,746 | $0 | $31,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,220 | $57,352 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $61,726 | $102,614 | $36,827 |
$47,220
Average Earnings
$57,352
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.52% of Mathews residents speak only English, while 12.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,275 | 295 | 23.14% |
20.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.14%
Male Poverty Rate
20.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mathews is White, with 23.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mathews is White, with 23.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.35% |
| High School | 27.2% |
| Some College | 21.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,313 | $110,701 |
| Households | $58,750 | $85,790 |
| Married Families | $114,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,693 | $61,430 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.85%
Born in Mathews
96.79%
Native Born
3.21%
Foreign Born
3.21%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.79% of Mathews residents were born in the United States, with 88.85% having been born in Louisiana. 3.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,306 | -64 | -4.67% |
| 2023 | 1,370 | -65 | -4.53% |
| 2022 | 1,435 | -108 | -7% |
| 2021 | 1,543 | -287 | -15.68% |
| 2020 | 1,830 | -721 | -28.26% |
| 2019 | 2,551 | -98 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 2,649 | 93 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 2,556 | 130 | 5.36% |
| 2016 | 2,426 | 39 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 2,387 | 107 | 4.69% |
| 2014 | 2,280 | -100 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 2,380 | -155 | -6.11% |
| 2012 | 2,535 | -167 | -6.18% |
| 2011 | 2,702 | 493 | 22.32% |
| 2010 | 2,209 | 0 | 0% |