Unified School District · VA
Mathews County Public Schools
Mathews County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 8,540. The median household income is $75,880 and the median age is 55.0.
8,540
Population
99
People / sq mi
$75,880
Median Income
55.0
Median Age
Mathews County Public Schools covers 86 sq mi of land at 99.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$75,880
Median Household Income
$46,972
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$360,900
Median Home Value
$1,032
Median Rent
84.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.8%
High School+
28.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mathews County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 8,540 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Mathews County Public Schools is $75,880, with a per capita income of $46,972. The poverty rate is 4.1%.
Mathews County Public Schools is 85.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 71.1% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Mathews County Public Schools, 90.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Mathews County Public Schools is $360,900, with a median rent of $1,032. The homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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Data for Mathews County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5102430).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.