Mathews County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mathews County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51115
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 115
Geography
- Land Area
- 85.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 166.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 251.96 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.425348
- Longitude
- -76.268808
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,513
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,281
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,310 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 2.3% |
| White | 7,293 | 85.7% |
| Black | 901 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,127 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 2.2% |
| White | 6,236 | 85.6% |
| Black | 811 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,540
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,850
- Poverty Rate
- 7.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 660
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,326 | 85.8% |
| Black | 825 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,792
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,459 | 36.2% |
| Republican | 2,995 | 44.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,338 | 19.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,281 | 48.3% |
| Female | 3,511 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,985 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 1.6% |
| Black | 164 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,147
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,701 | 61.8% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 36.9% |
| Black | 89 | 54.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 60.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,982 | 60.4% |
| Female | 2,165 | 61.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,862 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,899 (28.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,493
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $345,023
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,032
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 17.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.