Matewan is a town located in Mingo County West Virginia. Matewan has a 2024 population of 371. Matewan is currently declining at a rate of -2.62% annually and its population has decreased by -9.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 411 in 2020.
The average household income in Matewan is $28,698 with a poverty rate of 30.82%. The median age in Matewan is 46.9 years: 49.4 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Matewan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 91.4% |
| Other race | 19 | 3.41% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 2.51% |
| 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 | 283 | 1.97 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.12 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
| Married | 89 | 2.51 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 35 | 4.43 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
3.03
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 21.34% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 3.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 4.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 248 | 59.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 4.56% |
| Some College | 30 | 7.19% |
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 | 376 | 287 | 18 |
| Other Race | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,639 | $27,750 | $18,448 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,694 | $24,300 | $18,667 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$19,694
Average Earnings
$24,300
Average Male
$18,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.4% of Matewan residents speak only English, while 5.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 162 | 31.76% |
| Black | 14 | 10 | 71.43% |
30.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.71%
Male Poverty Rate
35.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matewan is Black, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matewan is White, with 31.76% 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 30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 38.89% |
| High School | 20.16% |
| Some College | 6.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Female Employed | 10.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,988 | $44,577 |
| Households | $22,250 | $28,698 |
| Married Families | $43,811 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,417 | $15,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 7.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.9%
Labor Force Participation
26%
Employment Rate
21.1%
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
61.29%
Born in Matewan
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.41%
Naturalized
96.59% of Matewan residents were born in the United States, with 61.29% having been born in West Virginia. 0% 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 | 321 | -10 | -3.02% |
| 2028 | 331 | -10 | -2.93% |
| 2027 | 341 | -10 | -2.85% |
| 2026 | 351 | -10 | -2.77% |
| 2025 | 361 | -10 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 371 | -10 | -2.62% |
| 2023 | 381 | -10 | -2.56% |
| 2022 | 391 | -12 | -2.98% |
| 2021 | 403 | -8 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 411 | -12 | -2.84% |
| 2019 | 423 | -10 | -2.31% |
| 2018 | 433 | -7 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 440 | -11 | -2.44% |
| 2016 | 451 | -14 | -3.01% |
| 2015 | 465 | -8 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 473 | -8 | -1.66% |
| 2013 | 481 | -4 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 485 | -10 | -2.02% |
| 2011 | 495 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 499 | 0 | 0% |