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 $25,415 with a poverty rate of 44.15%. The median age in Matewan is 52.6 years: 50.5 years for males, and 55.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Matewan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 82.34% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 11.52% |
| Other race | 22 | 4.22% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 265 | 1.97 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.16 | 18.7 | 81.3 |
| Married | 97 | 2.18 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Female | 28 | 5.25 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 1 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
2.86
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
47.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 24.4% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 4.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.48% |
| High School Graduate | 249 | 60.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 4.35% |
| Some College | 24 | 5.8% |
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 | 330 | 233 | 22 |
| Black | 52 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 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 6.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,972 | $28,636 | $19,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,234 | $24,063 | $19,318 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$20,234
Average Earnings
$24,063
Average Male
$19,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.74% of Matewan residents speak only English, while 6.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 178 | 41.49% |
| Black | 60 | 52 | 86.67% |
44.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.31%
Male Poverty Rate
49.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Matewan is Black, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Matewan is White, with 41.49% 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 47.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.47% |
| High School | 40.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.82% |
| Some College | 12.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 11.86% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,208 | $38,187 |
| Households | $15,378 | $25,415 |
| Married Families | $39,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,687 | $13,837 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 7.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.7%
Labor Force Participation
22.5%
Employment Rate
28.9%
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
61.23%
Born in Matewan
95.78%
Native Born
4.22%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
95.78% of Matewan residents were born in the United States, with 61.23% 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% |