Mathews is a CDP located in Mathews County Virginia. Mathews has a 2024 population of 1,184. It is also the county seat of Mathews County. Mathews is currently growing at a rate of 3.95% annually and its population has increased by 73.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 683 in 2020.
The average household income in Mathews is $57,610 with a poverty rate of 19.07%. The median age in Mathews is 33.8 years: 24.8 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mathews was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 95.11% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 450 | 2.4 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 171 | 2.74 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 113 | 0 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 100 | 2.55 | 69 | 31 |
| Male | 66 | 3.68 | 0 | 100 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 13.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 35.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 181 | 28.91% |
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 | 583 | 540 | 93 |
| Black | 37 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.95%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.59% of Mathews residents speak only English, while 0.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,037 | 186 | 17.94% |
| Black | 37 | 16 | 43.24% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
19.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.18%
Male Poverty Rate
9.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mathews is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mathews is White, with 17.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.86% |
| High School | 2.39% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,863 | $57,648 |
| Households | $53,108 | $57,610 |
| Married Families | $53,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,285 | $42,735 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
74.59%
Born in Mathews
99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.65% of Mathews residents were born in the United States, with 74.59% having been born in Virginia. 0.35% 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 | 1,184 | 45 | 3.95% |
| 2023 | 1,139 | 45 | 4.11% |
| 2022 | 1,094 | 42 | 3.99% |
| 2021 | 1,052 | 369 | 54.03% |
| 2020 | 683 | 114 | 20.04% |
| 2019 | 569 | -20 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 589 | -93 | -13.64% |
| 2017 | 682 | 74 | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 608 | 19 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 589 | -135 | -18.65% |
| 2014 | 724 | -27 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 751 | -56 | -6.94% |
| 2012 | 807 | 121 | 17.64% |
| 2011 | 686 | 131 | 23.6% |
| 2010 | 555 | 0 | 0% |