Matthews, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
29,959
Population
1,751/sq mi density
$105,579
Median Income
$49,894 per capita
$406,800
Home Value
$509,343 Zillow
$1,670
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
185
Violent Crime/100K
2,661 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,579 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$406,800 home value, $1,670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,959
Census 2023
Population Density
1,751
per square mile
Land Area
17.2
square miles (44.5 km²)
Median Age
39.3 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 13.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.9%
Black
13.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
6.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.4%
Spanish
16.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.9%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.4%
28% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.492
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,959 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,751 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 17.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
Language
| English Only | 83.4% |
| Spanish | 16.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 9.4% |
| Health Insurance | 93.7% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.492 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |