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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

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Matthews, NC

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Matthews, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

30,577population

40.1median age

This community is a community of 30,577 with a median age of 40.1. The population is predominantly White (70%) with a significant Black community (13%). Median household income is $108,611. 94.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.4%, with a median home value of $445,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70%21,417

Black

13%3,987

Asian

6.4%1,968

Hispanic/Latino

6%1,823

Two or More

4%1,230

Other

0.4%126

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%243

High School Diploma

14.9%3,270

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%1,254

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%2,674

Associate's Degree

5.7%1,255

Bachelor's Degree

37%8,100

Master's Degree

13.3%2,918

Professional Degree

2.4%533

Doctorate

2.5%537

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

55.2%

Graduate+

18.2%

Housingi

$445,100median home value

$1,764median rent

64.4%homeownership

12,588total units

5.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%90

$50K–$100K

0.4%30

$100K–$150K

0.1%8

$150K–$200K

1.1%81

$200K–$300K

9.4%720

$300K–$500K

53%4,048

$500K–$1M

33%2,524

$1M+

1.9%142

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

318

$1,250–$1,500

615

$1,500–$2,000

1,988

$2,000+

1,088

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%571

2010–2019

16.4%2,063

2000–2009

15.6%1,969

1990–1999

22.2%2,799

1980–1989

23.1%2,911

1970–1979

10.4%1,315

1960–1969

4.3%542

1950–1959

2.5%311

1940–1949

0.1%9

1939 or earlier

0.8%98

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.6%5,879

Electricity

48.2%5,715

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%152

Wood

0.5%61

No Fuel

0.4%42

Coal

0.1%8

Other

0.1%7

Household Economyi

$108,611median household income

$53,265per capita income

3.6%poverty rate

2.1%unemployment

16,432labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%334

$10K–$15K

0.3%31

$15K–$20K

1%122

$20K–$25K

1.1%129

$25K–$30K

1.7%196

$30K–$35K

3.4%407

$35K–$40K

2.3%273

$40K–$45K

3.9%458

$45K–$50K

3.8%455

$50K–$60K

5%589

$60K–$75K

10.2%1,211

$75K–$100K

10.4%1,231

$100K–$125K

10.5%1,248

$125K–$150K

13%1,545

$150K–$200K

13.5%1,601

$200K+

17.1%2,034

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$627/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes64% occupied$627/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,611/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

67%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,11013.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

522

India

454

United Kingdom

187

Mexico

141

Philippines

Canada

Korea

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,929

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,082

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,403(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured