2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,517
Mathews County is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 8,517. The median household income is $75,487, 16% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.9%, median home value is $348,800, and 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% above the national average.
Population
8,517
2023 estimate
Rank #2609 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$75,487
Household
Rank #692 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$348,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #342 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
30.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #718 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% above Virginia avg·16% above national avg
Poverty Rate
39% above Virginia avg·47% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% below Virginia avg·15% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$45,767
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% above Virginia avg·67% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Virginia avg·19% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% above Virginia avg·17% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
29% above Virginia avg·24% above national avg
Housing Units
5,486
Households
3,767
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,782
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
34 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% above Virginia avg·25% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.1%
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