Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,540 (100%) |
| Population Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,880 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,972 |
| Median Home Value | $360,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,493 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,351 (61.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 636 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,506 (27.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,987 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 2,301 (57.7%) |
The table below compares Mathews County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 119 | 11th |
| Population Density | # 71 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 61st |
| Per Capita Income | # 30 | 78th |
| Diversity Index | # 104 | 23rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
