Mathews County, Virginia

Total Population: 8,517

County Seat: Mathews

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Median Home Value

$348,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$75,487

Across all households

Median Age

53.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.4%
Two or More Races3.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Other Race0.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

15.6%

65 Years and Over

32.3%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.9%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$75,487

Mean Household Income

$100,156

Per Capita Income

$45,767

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$348,800

Median Rent

$1,108/mo

Total Housing Units

5,486

Owner-Occupied

85.6%

Renter-Occupied

14.4%

Vacancy Rate

31.3%

Married Couple Households

53.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

74.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51115.