Matthews Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 22127 residents, 7837 households, and 6145 families in the town. The population density was 1557.1 people per square mile (601.2/kmē), it is the 64th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 8138 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (221.12/kmē). The average household size was 2.79 people, and the average family size was 3.19 people. The population's age distribution was 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median age is 36.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Matthews Town was 35.5 and 37.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 90.25% White, 5.34% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 2.36% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 0.92% from two or more races and 0.78% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $67034, it is 25th wealthiest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $75791, making its North Carolina's 21st highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $27471, making it the 62nd wealthiest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income of town was $32297, Males have a median income of $46016 versus $22830 for females.
In 2000, 6581 pupils and students, of which 3231 are male and 3350 are female, 29.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 556 nursery or pri school, 367 kindergarten, 3244 elementary school, 1489 high school and 925 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 22127 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 22905 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 23131 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 23989 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 23885 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 24026 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 24441 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 25208 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 26266 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 26552 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 26901 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 309 | 247 | 556 |
| Kindergarten | 160 | 207 | 367 |
| Elementary school | 1583 | 1661 | 3244 |
| High school | 744 | 745 | 1489 |
| College or graduate school | 435 | 490 | 925 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews town, North Carolina | $67034 | $75791 | $27471 |
| Mecklenburg County, North Carolina | $50579 | $60608 | $27352 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |