Mathews, VA

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Mathews Overview

1,094
TOTAL POPULATION
399
MALE POPULATION
695
FEMALE POPULATION
57.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
174.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,402
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,583
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
323
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mathews Zip Codes

Mathews Area Codes

Race in Mathews

The most populous races in Mathews are White / Caucasian (961 | 87.8%), and Black / African American (133 | 12.2%).
Race in Mathews
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American13312.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian96187.8%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,094100.0%

Ancestry in Mathews

The most populous ancestries reported in Mathews are American (533 | 48.7%), English (183 | 16.7%), German (133 | 12.2%), Irish (74 | 6.8%), and European (37 | 3.4%), together accounting for 87.8% of all Mathews residents.
Ancestry in Mathews
Ancestry# Population% Population
American53348.7%
English18316.7%
European373.4%
German13312.2%
Irish746.8%
Scottish80.7%
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Immigrants in Mathews

Immigrants in Mathews
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Mathews

Sex and Age in Mathews

The most populous age groups in Mathews are 20 to 24 Years (87 | 21.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (173 | 24.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mathews
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (12.3%)91 (13.1%)
5 to 9 Years60 (15.0%)35 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)36 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years5 (1.3%)36 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years87 (21.8%)53 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)43 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years57 (14.3%)11 (1.6%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)46 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years19 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years24 (6.0%)173 (24.9%)
65 to 69 Years7 (1.8%)76 (10.9%)
70 to 74 Years30 (7.5%)23 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years61 (15.3%)23 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total399 (100.0%)695 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mathews

Median Family Size in Mathews

The median family size in Mathews is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (37 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.03 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (177 | 68.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mathews
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple177 (68.6%)2.80
Single Male/Father44 (17.1%)3.23
Single Female/Mother37 (14.3%)4.03
Total Families258 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Mathews

Median Household Size in Mathews
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple177 (39.8%)2.80
Single Male/Father44 (9.9%)4.43
Single Female/Mother37 (8.3%)4.14
Non-family187 (42.0%)-
Total Households445 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mathews

Out of a total of 445 households in Mathews, 258 (58.0%) are family households, while 187 (42.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 110, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 187.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mathews
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-187 (42.0%)
2-Person Households89 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households59 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households110 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (58.0%)187 (42.0%)

Female Fertility in Mathews

Fertility by Age in Mathews

Female Fertility by Age in Mathews
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mathews

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mathews
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mathews

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mathews
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mathews

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mathews
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mathews

Income Overview in Mathews

Per Capita Income in Mathews is $21,402, while median incomes of families and households are $51,583 and $44,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,094$21,402
Median Family Income258$51,583
Mean Family Income258$65,446
Median Household Income445$44,583
Mean Household Income445$50,591
Income Deficit258$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,0940.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,094100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0940.45

Earnings by Sex in Mathews

Earnings by Sex in Mathews
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male68 (24.4%)$100,375
Female211 (75.6%)$0
Total279 (100.0%)$44,271

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mathews

The most common earnings brackets in Mathews are $100,000+ for men (40 | 58.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (87 | 41.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mathews
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)34 (16.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)53 (25.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)26 (12.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)11 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99912 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)87 (41.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+40 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mathews

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mathews
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$100,750$57,730

Family Income in Mathews

Family Income Brackets in Mathews

According to the Mathews family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mathews
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004417.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999135.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995320.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996726.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993011.6%
$100,000 to $149,999114.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994015.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mathews

2-person families (100 | 38.8%) account for the highest median family income in Mathews with $44,797 per family, while 2-person families (100 | 38.8%) have the highest median income of $22,398 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mathews
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families100 (38.8%)$44,797
3-Person Families92 (35.7%)$0
4-Person Families66 (25.6%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total258 (100.0%)$51,583

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mathews

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mathews
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners164 (63.6%)$43,108
1 Earner43 (16.7%)$66,010
2 Earners40 (15.5%)$0
3+ Earners11 (4.3%)$0
Total258 (100.0%)$51,583

Household Income in Mathews

Household Income Brackets in Mathews

With 134 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mathews, accounting for 30.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mathews
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009822.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999143.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995712.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996113.7%
$50,000 to $74,99913430.1%
$75,000 to $99,999306.7%
$100,000 to $149,999112.5%
$150,000 to $199,999409.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mathews

The median household income in Mathews is $44,583, with the highest median household income of $44,861 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 145 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 44 households (9.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mathews
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years44 (9.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years77 (17.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years179 (40.2%)$0
65+ Years145 (32.6%)$44,861
Total445 (100.0%)$44,583

Poverty in Mathews

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mathews

With 26.8% poverty level for males and 21.7% for females among the residents of Mathews, under 5 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (100.0%) and 88 females (61.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mathews
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (100.0%)49 (53.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years44 (50.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (23.3%)88 (61.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (26.8%)137 (21.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mathews

According to the poverty statistics in Mathews, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mathews
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)42 (46.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years43 (49.4%)53 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years53 (93.0%)54 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years33 (76.7%)55 (38.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)
75 Years and over61 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total292 (73.2%)494 (78.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mathews

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mathews
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mathews

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mathews
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mathews

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mathews
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)44 (80.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)44 (54.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Mathews

Employment by Class of Employer in Mathews

Among the 279 employed individuals in Mathews, private company employees (173 | 62.0%), local government employees (80 | 28.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (26 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mathews
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17362.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations269.3%
Local Government Employees8028.7%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total279100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mathews

According to the labor force statistics for Mathews, out of the total population over 16 years of age (782), 41.3% or 323 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.6% or 44 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 26 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.4% or 44 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mathews
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years109 (77.9%)44 (40.4%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years94 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years44 (77.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years9 (47.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total323 (41.3%)44 (13.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mathews

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mathews
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree130 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total173 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mathews

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mathews are Health Diagnosing & Treating (55 | 19.7%), Health Technologists (44 | 15.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (12 | 4.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (12 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mathews

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mathews, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mathews
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (17.9%)55 (82.1%)
Total (Overall)68 (24.4%)211 (75.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mathews are Food Preparation & Serving (53 | 19.0%), Security & Protection (40 | 14.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (40 | 14.3%), and Healthcare Support (26 | 9.3%).
Services Occupations in Mathews

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mathews, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mathews
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Security & Protection40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)40 (33.6%)79 (66.4%)
Total (Overall)68 (24.4%)211 (75.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mathews are , and Office & Administration (34 | 12.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mathews

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mathews
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)68 (24.4%)211 (75.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mathews are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (43 | 15.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mathews

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mathews
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)68 (24.4%)211 (75.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mathews are Production (9 | 3.2%), and Transportation (7 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mathews

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mathews
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)68 (24.4%)211 (75.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mathews

Employment Industries in Mathews

The major employment industries in Mathews include Accommodation & Food Services (53 | 19.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (48 | 17.2%), Educational Services (40 | 14.3%), Public Administration (40 | 14.3%), and Construction (34 | 12.2%).
Employment Industries in Mathews

Employment Industries by Sex in Mathews

The Mathews industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Construction (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mathews
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Manufacturing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (17.5%)33 (82.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Public Administration40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (24.4%)211 (75.6%)

Education in Mathews

School Enrollment in Mathews

The most common levels of schooling among the 214 students in Mathews are elementary school (60 | 28.0%), nursery / preschool (42 | 19.6%), and high school (41 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Mathews
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4219.6%
Kindergarten3516.4%
Elementary School6028.0%
Middle School3616.8%
High School4119.2%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total214100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mathews

Out of a total of 214 students who are enrolled in schools in Mathews, 42 (19.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 172 (80.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 95 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mathews
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total172 (80.4%)42 (19.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mathews

Business (43 | 53.1%), and education (38 | 46.9%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Mathews who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mathews
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business4353.1%
Education3846.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mathews

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mathews

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mathews are males with 2 vehicles (40, accounting for 58.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (107, making up 19.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mathews
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)93 (44.1%)
2 Vehicles40 (58.8%)107 (50.7%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles28 (41.2%)11 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)211 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mathews

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mathews are less than 5 minutes (93 commuters, 34.7%), 25 to 29 minutes (53 commuters, 19.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (43 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Mathews
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9334.7%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes124.5%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes4316.0%
25 to 29 Minutes5319.8%
30 to 34 Minutes186.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes93.4%
45 to 59 Minutes4014.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mathews

The most common commute times in Mathews are 45 to 59 minutes (40 commuters, 58.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (93 commuters, 46.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mathews
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)93 (46.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)43 (21.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)53 (26.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes7 (10.3%)11 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes40 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mathews

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mathews are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (40, 58.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (96, 48.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mathews
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (17.6%)33 (16.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM40 (58.8%)96 (48.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)34 (17.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)26 (13.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mathews

Occupancy by Ownership in Mathews

Of the total 445 dwellings in Mathews, owner-occupied units account for 257 (57.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 188 (42.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mathews
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25757.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18842.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units445100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mathews

Occupancy by Household Size in Mathews
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18742.0%
2-Person Household8920.0%
3-Person Household5913.3%
4+ Person Household11024.7%
Total Housing Units445100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mathews

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mathews
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household56 (29.9%)131 (70.1%)
2-Person Household89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household46 (78.0%)13 (22.0%)
4+ Person Household66 (60.0%)44 (40.0%)
Total Housing Units257 (57.8%)188 (42.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mathews

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mathews
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School34 (77.3%)10 (22.7%)
High School Diploma135 (50.6%)132 (49.4%)
College/Associate Degree88 (65.7%)46 (34.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mathews

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mathews
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7015.7%
35 to 44 Years5111.5%
45 to 54 Years5712.8%
55 to 64 Years12227.4%
65 to 74 Years8418.9%
75 to 84 Years6113.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total445100.0%

Housing Finances in Mathews

Median Income by Occupancy in Mathews

Median Income by Occupancy in Mathews
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied257 (57.8%)$52,090
Renter-Occupied188 (42.2%)$0
Average445 (100.0%)$44,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mathews

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mathews
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)88 (46.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)57 (30.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99961 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999101 (39.3%)33 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more40 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mathews

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mathews
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30096 (37.3%)54 (28.7%)
$300 to $49952 (20.2%)13 (6.9%)
$500 to $79911 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99961 (23.7%)88 (46.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49937 (14.4%)33 (17.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mathews

Housing Structures in Mathews

Housing Structures in Mathews
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached29065.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14532.6%
10 or more Apartments102.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total445100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mathews

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mathews
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached257 (88.6%)33 (11.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)145 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (57.8%)188 (42.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mathews

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mathews
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)10 (5.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms65 (25.3%)132 (70.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms142 (55.2%)46 (24.5%)
8 or more Rooms50 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mathews

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mathews
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity251 (97.7%)178 (94.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)10 (5.3%)
Total257 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mathews

Household Vehicle Usage in Mathews
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)10 (5.3%)
1 Vehicle60 (23.4%)134 (71.3%)
2 Vehicles142 (55.2%)44 (23.4%)
3 or more Vehicles55 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mathews

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mathews

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units17483
Median Property Value$174,700$216,000
Median Household Income$51,914$0
Monthly Housing Costs$295$0
Real Estate Taxes$938$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mathews

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mathews
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999160 (91.9%)83 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mathews

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mathews
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99990 (51.7%)37 (44.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (3.5%)11 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)24 (28.9%)
$150,000 or more40 (23.0%)11 (13.3%)
Total174 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mathews

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mathews
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x46 (26.4%)58,523 (70,509.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (14.9%)11 (13.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (24.1%)35 (42.2%)
4.0x or more60 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mathews

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mathews
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80054 (31.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49994 (54.0%)11 (13.3%)
$800 to $1,49926 (14.9%)24 (28.9%)
Total174 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mathews

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mathews

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mathews
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years96 (68.6%)44 (31.4%)
26 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years98 (52.7%)88 (47.3%)
65 to 74 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total898 (87.2%)132 (12.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mathews

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mathews
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen96 (68.6%)44 (31.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mathews

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mathews
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024 (21.4%)88 (78.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999312 (87.6%)44 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99986 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mathews

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mathews
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6133 (76.0%)42 (24.0%)
6 to 18 Years86 (62.8%)51 (37.2%)
19 to 25 Years53 (37.9%)43 (30.7%)
25 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years17 (15.3%)94 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years13 (22.8%)44 (77.2%)
55 to 64 Years10 (5.4%)88 (47.3%)
65 to 74 Years114 (100.0%)74 (64.9%)
75 Years and over84 (100.0%)47 (55.9%)
Total536 (52.0%)483 (46.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mathews

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mathews
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)53 (67.1%)
35 to 64 Years47 (47.0%)31 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mathews

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mathews: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mathews: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mathews: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)53 (67.1%)
35 to 64 Years13 (13.0%)13 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mathews: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (47.0%)31 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mathews: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)13 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mathews

Computing Device Access in Mathews

Computing Device Access in Mathews
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33374.8%
Smartphone31370.3%
Tablet24154.2%
No Computing Device8819.8%
Total445100.0%

Internet Access in Mathews

Internet Access in Mathews
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home33775.7%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet173.8%
No Internet10222.9%
Total445100.0%

Mathews Summary

Mathews is a county located in the eastern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bordered by Gloucester County to the north, Middlesex County to the east, and the Chesapeake Bay to the south and west. The county seat is Mathews Courthouse. The county was established in 1791 and named for Brigadier General Thomas Mathews, a Revolutionary War hero.

Geography

Mathews County is located in the eastern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bordered by Gloucester County to the north, Middlesex County to the east, and the Chesapeake Bay to the south and west. The county has a total area of 151 square miles, of which 145 square miles is land and 6 square miles is water. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the mainland and the Eastern Shore. The mainland is mostly flat and consists of low-lying marshlands and swamps. The Eastern Shore is more hilly and is home to several small creeks and rivers.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Mathews County Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking. The county also has several marinas, boat ramps, and public beaches.

Economy

Mathews County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Agriculture is the largest sector of the county’s economy, with the majority of the land being used for farming. The county is home to several large farms, including the Mathews County Farm Bureau, which produces corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Mathews County Manufacturing Company, which produces furniture, and the Mathews County Boat Works, which produces boats.
Tourism is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Mathews County Historical Society Museum, the Mathews County Courthouse, and the Mathews County Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Mathews County had a population of 8,978. The population was spread out, with 48.3% male and 51.7% female. The median age was 44.7 years. The racial makeup of the county was 92.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Mathews County was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income was $25,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Mathews County is a rural county with a strong sense of community. The county is home to several small towns and villages, including Mathews Courthouse, which is the county seat. The county is also home to several churches, schools, and businesses. Mathews County is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mathews?
Total Population of Mathews is 1,094.
What is the Total Male Population of Mathews?
Total Male Population of Mathews is 399.
What is the Total Female Population of Mathews?
Total Female Population of Mathews is 695.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mathews?
There are 57.41 Males per 100 Females in Mathews.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mathews?
There are 174.19 Females per 100 Males in Mathews.
What is the Median Population Age in Mathews?
Median Population Age in Mathews is 40.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mathews
Average Family Size in Mathews is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mathews
Average Household Size in Mathews is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mathews?
Per Capita income in Mathews is $21,402.
What is the Median Family Income in Mathews?
Median Family Income in Mathews is $51,583.
What is the Median Household income in Mathews?
Median Household Income in Mathews is $44,583.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mathews?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mathews is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mathews?
There are 323 People in the Labor Forcein in Mathews.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mathews?
41.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Mathews.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mathews?
Unemployment Rate in Mathews is 13.6%.