Matewan Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 498 people in the town, organized into 253 households, and 125 families residing in the town. The population density was 989.2 people per square mile (381.93/kmē), making it the 152nd most densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 554 per square mile (213.9/kmē). The average household size was 1.97 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the town Age distribution was 17.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 113.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 120.4 females. The median age of the town's population was 44.6 years, The median age of males was 41.6 years, for females the median age was 46.9 years. The racial makeup of the town was 472 White, 18 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $13529, it would be the fourth lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $27188, making its West Virginia's 59th lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12586, making its West Virginia's 65th lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $21641, The median income for males was $23750, compared to $20125 for females.
In 2000, 94 pupils and students, of which 57 are male and 37 are female, 18.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 5 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 47 elementary school, 23 high school and 12 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 498 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 498 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 495 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 489 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 494 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 508 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 499 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 493 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 488 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 487 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 479 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Elementary school | 34 | 13 | 47 |
| High school | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matewan town, West Virginia | $13529 | $27188 | $12586 |
| Mingo County, West Virginia | $21347 | $26581 | $12445 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |