Mathis is a city located in San Patricio County Texas. Mathis has a 2024 population of 4,273. Mathis is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,320 in 2020.
The average household income in Mathis is $46,090 with a poverty rate of 33.42%. The median age in Mathis is 35.9 years: 35.7 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mathis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,565 | 59.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,403 | 32.46% |
| Other race | 323 | 7.47% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,700 | 2.5 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 571 | 1.4 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 470 | 3.2 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 370 | 2.65 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 289 | 3.31 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 468 | 16.26% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 1.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 6.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 0.24% |
| High School Graduate | 918 | 31.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 587 | 20.4% |
| Some College | 641 | 22.27% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,301 | 1,449 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 910 | 552 | 65 |
| White | 495 | 345 | 122 |
| Other Race | 230 | 144 | 0 |
| Black | 30 | 8 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 69.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,781 | $56,723 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,710 | $36,481 | $38,197 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,889 | $35,761 | $18,807 |
| Overall | $36,396 | $42,178 | $29,208 |
| Some College | $40,132 | $41,780 | $27,329 |
$36,396
Average Earnings
$42,178
Average Male
$29,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.81% of Mathis residents speak only English, while 55.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,309 | 1,123 | 33.94% |
| Multiple | 1,392 | 618 | 44.4% |
| White | 663 | 186 | 28.05% |
| Other | 323 | 107 | 33.13% |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 100% |
33.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.08%
Male Poverty Rate
40.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mathis is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mathis is White, with 28.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.08% |
| Some College | 26.67% |
| High School | 19.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.66% |
| Female Employed | 13.38% |
| Male Employed | 11.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,785 | $57,947 |
| Households | $31,090 | $46,090 |
| Married Families | $56,593 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,815 | $22,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
208
Number of Veterans
177
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 124 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 10.32% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 5.9% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
91.37%
Born in Mathis
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.72% of Mathis residents were born in the United States, with 91.37% having been born in Texas. 0.28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,214 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 4,226 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 4,238 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 4,249 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 4,261 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 4,273 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 4,285 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,288 | -53 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 4,341 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 4,320 | -389 | -8.26% |
| 2019 | 4,709 | -36 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 4,745 | -49 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 4,794 | -84 | -1.72% |
| 2016 | 4,878 | -114 | -2.28% |
| 2015 | 4,992 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,993 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 4,991 | 49 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 4,942 | 55 | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 4,887 | -18 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 4,905 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,034 | -389 | -7.17% |
| 1990 | 5,423 | -244 | -4.31% |
| 1980 | 5,667 | 316 | 5.91% |
| 1970 | 5,351 | -724 | -11.92% |
| 1960 | 6,075 | 2,025 | 50% |
| 1950 | 4,050 | -164 | -3.89% |