Mathews County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,670, reflecting a 0.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mathews County is the 118th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 8,974 and has grown -3.39% since 2010.
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 |
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