Matthews, MO Demographics

A map of Matthews's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	485	481	86.5%	90.1%
Multiracial	42	32	7.5%	6.0%
Hispanic	22	5	3.9%	0.9%
Black	12	9	2.1%	1.7%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.9%

Matthews, Missouri has an estimated population of 561, an increase from the 534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 7.5% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Matthews, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Matthews has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Matthews, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 24.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Matthews is ranked the 488th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Matthews was ranked the 489th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Matthews's White Population

485 residents of Matthews, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Matthews is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Matthews ranks 502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Matthews's population has decreased from 90.1% to 86.5%.

Matthews is more White than neighboring Canalou (67.8% White), Sikeston (68.2% White), Miner (77.4% White), Morehouse (83.6% White), and North Lilbourn (0% White).

Matthews's Black Population

12 residents of Matthews, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Matthews is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Matthews ranks 321st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Matthews's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Matthews is more Black than neighboring Canalou (0% Black), and Morehouse (0.1% Black). Matthews is less Black than neighboring Sikeston (21.3% Black), Miner (3.5% Black), and North Lilbourn (100% Black).

Matthews's Asian Population

0 residents of Matthews, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Matthews is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Matthews ranks 435th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Matthews's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Matthews is less Asian than neighboring Sikeston (0.2% Asian).

Matthews's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Matthews, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Matthews is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Matthews ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 340.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Matthews's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.9%.

Matthews is more Hispanic than neighboring Canalou (0% Hispanic), Sikeston (2.3% Hispanic), Miner (0.6% Hispanic), and North Lilbourn (0% Hispanic). Matthews is less Hispanic than neighboring Morehouse (4.2% Hispanic).

Matthews's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Matthews, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Matthews is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Matthews ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Matthews's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Matthews is less Native American/Other than neighboring Miner (4.7% Native American/Other), and Morehouse (1.1% Native American/Other).

Matthews's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Matthews, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Matthews is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Matthews ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Matthews's population has increased from 6.0% to 7.5%.

Matthews is more Multiracial than neighboring North Lilbourn (0% Multiracial). Matthews is less Multiracial than neighboring Canalou (32.2% Multiracial), Sikeston (8% Multiracial), Miner (13.8% Multiracial), and Morehouse (10.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.