Mathews County, Virginia
Mathews County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Mathews County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,978 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,766 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mathews. The county was created 235 years ago in 1790.
Quick Facts about Mathews County
| Population | 8,766 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Twitter username | mathewscountyva |
| Area | 653 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 65.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 34.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4173,-76.2713 |
| Named for | Thomas Mathews |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Capital | Mathews |
| Establishment | January 01, 1791 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:03:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mathews County is located at 37°25'2"N 76°16'17"W (37.4173100, -76.2712900). It has 3 neighbors: Gloucester County, Middlesex County and York County.
Mathews County map
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Mathews County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mathews County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|
- Mathews
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mathews County decreased by 2.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,978 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,944 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,911 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,898 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,813 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,834 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,769 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,709 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,792 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,834 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,766 | -0.78% | estimation process |
People born in Mathews County (2)
People born in Mathews County, including United States federal judge Rufus Edward Foster, politician Earl C. Mathews, .
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Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |