Matewan, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mingo County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
521
Population
947/sq mi density
$15,378
Median Income
$14,584 per capita
$102,100
Home Value
$81,326 Zillow
$356
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$15,378 median income, 28.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $356/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
521
Census 2023
Population Density
947
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.4 km²)
Median Age
52.6 yrs
35% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.3%
Black
11.5%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.7%
Spanish
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.2%
Veterans
6.2%
3% above US avg (6%)
Disability
44.9%
245% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.3%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.7%
36% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 521 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 947 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% |
| Disability | 44.9% |
| Health Insurance | 88.3% |
| Uninsured | 11.7% |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |