Matthews, Indiana
Matthews: Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Matthews is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 596 and a population density of 653 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 553 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Matthews
| Population : | 553 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Grant County |
| Postal code : | 46957 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 0.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 14:25:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 606 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Matthews is located at 40°23'19"N 85°29'58"W (40.3886500, -85.4994200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Matthews decreased by 7.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 596 | - | census |
| 2011 | 586 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 583 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 581 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 579 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 569 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 564 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 562 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 560 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 559 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 553 | -1.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 47,308 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 44,726 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 48,705 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 44,692 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 81.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 14.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,482 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
Matthews zip code is 46957.
County name: Grant, County
fips: 18053
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $499,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,823 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,085 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,771 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,630 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.65 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 163,841 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 639,872 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 165,175 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,344,396 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,856 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $115,198 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $65,170 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,079 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,910 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,395 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,165 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,729 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 491 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,313 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,204.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.95 |
Schools in Matthews
College & universities near Matthews, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152530 | Taylor University | Upland (IN) | 46989-1001 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Matthews, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Matthews
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Post Office | Matthews (IN) | 46957 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Matthews , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 33,718 people.
- Matthews , Alabama town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA with a population of 593 people.
- Matthews , Missouri human settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 584 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gas City | 5,772 | City in Grant County, Indiana, United States |
| Upland | 3,706 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Fairmount | 2,742 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Shadeland | 1,922 | Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Sims | 1,645 | Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana |
| Jonesboro | 1,629 | Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Van Buren | 1,475 | Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Sweetser | 1,092 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Swayzee | 893 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Fowlerton | 250 | Town in Indiana, United States |
