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The total population of Mathews County is estimated to be 8,537 with 4,124 males (48.31%) and 4,413 females (51.69%). There are 289 more females than males in Mathews County.
The median household income in Mathews County was $79,154 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 5,253(6.22%) from $84,407 in 2020. This income is 106.10% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Mathews County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $109,342. Overall, the median household income for the county of Mathews County stands at $79,154.
In Mathews County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $49,203 for males and $39,380 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $76,952 for males and $53,420 for females.
In Mathews County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $87,270, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $75,237.
In 2022, the population of Mathews County was 8,490, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mathews County's population was 8,545, an increase of 0.29% compared to a population of 8,520 in 2020.
The median age in Mathews County, VA is 53.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 11.02% were under the age of 15, 16.83% aged 15 to 29, 42.28% aged 30 to 64, 26.72% aged 65 to 84, and 3.15% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Mathews County population: 87.04% are White, 9.35% are Black or African American and 3.61% are multiracial.