Mathews County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,540 | — | #2,609 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,880 | +1.0% | #784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.0 years | +41.4% | #63 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $360,900 | +28.0% | #383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,032 | -11.3% | #900 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.1% | #336 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mathews County has a population of 8,540, making it the #2,609 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mathews County is $75,880, ranking #784 out of 3,222 counties — 1.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Mathews County is $360,900 (+28.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,032/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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93.2% of residents in Mathews County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Mathews County, Virginia
Mathews County, Virginia has a total population of 8,540, making it the 2,609th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mathews County is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mathews County is $75,880, which ranks #784 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Mathews County is $360,900, 28.0% above the national median. Renters in Mathews County pay a median gross rent of $1,032 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mathews County, 28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.7 min.
Mathews County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Mathews County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.