Mathews County's estimated 2026 population is 8,473 with a growth rate of -0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mathews County is the 119th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 8,974 and has seen a growth of -5.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55 years
Female: 57.3 years
Male: 51.9 years
There are 7,311 adults, (2,845 of whom are seniors) in Mathews County.
Female: 4,305 (50.4%)
Male: 4,235 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Mathews County includes 85.78% White, 9.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,326 | 85.78% |
| Black or African American | 825 | 9.66% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 3% |
| Other race | 120 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
Mathews County's average per capita income is $51,833. Household income levels show a median of $75,880. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,583 | - |
| Families | $95,740 | $123,129 |
| Households | $75,880 | $99,796 |
| Non Families | $47,105 | $66,543 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
