Mathews Cdp, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2003 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the census designated place. The population density was 506.1 people per square mile (195.41/kmē), it is Louisiana's 245th most densely populated census designated place. There were 747 housing units at an average density of 188.6 per square mile (72.82/kmē). The average household size was 2.76 people, and the average family size was 3.1 people. The population's age distribution was 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males. The median age is 35.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Mathews Cdp was 36 and 35.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 1934 White, 30 Black or African American, 17 American Indian, 6 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 14 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $40977, making it the 48th highest census designated place by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $41683, it is Louisiana's 95th wealthiest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $19336, it is 42nd wealthiest census designated place by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income was $26196, The median income for males was $33699 versus $15368 for females.
In 2000, 465 pupils and students, of which 192 are male and 273 are female, 23.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 30 nursery or pri school, 20 kindergarten, 237 elementary school, 109 high school and 69 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2624 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2624 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2622 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2615 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2612 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2605 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2593 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2578 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2607 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2669 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2635 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Elementary school | 108 | 129 | 237 |
| High school | 48 | 61 | 109 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 63 | 69 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews CDP, Louisiana | $40977 | $41683 | $19336 |
| Lafourche Parish, Louisiana | $34910 | $40504 | $15809 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |