Matthews, NC Demographics

A map of Matthews's Population by Race

Matthews, North Carolina has an estimated population of 30,577, an increase from the 29,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 13.0% Black, 6.4% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, and 0.5% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 47.3% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Matthews is ranked the 36th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Matthews's White Population

21,417 residents of Matthews, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Matthews is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Matthews ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Matthews's population has decreased from 71.0% to 70.0%.

Matthews is more White than neighboring Indian Trail (64.7% White), and Mint Hill (64.1% White). Matthews is less White than neighboring Stallings (75.3% White), Lake Park (74.7% White), and Hemby Bridge (76% White).

Matthews's Black Population

3,987 residents of Matthews, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Matthews is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Matthews ranks 417th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Black residents' share of Matthews's population has increased from 10.2% to 13.0%.

Matthews is more Black than neighboring Stallings (7.5% Black), Indian Trail (12% Black), Lake Park (4.5% Black), and Hemby Bridge (3.7% Black). Matthews is less Black than neighboring Mint Hill (15.5% Black).

Matthews's Asian Population

1,968 residents of Matthews, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Matthews is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Matthews ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.6%. Asian residents' share of Matthews's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.4%.

Matthews is more Asian than neighboring Indian Trail (3.5% Asian), Mint Hill (5.2% Asian), Lake Park (0.9% Asian), and Hemby Bridge (2.2% Asian). Matthews is less Asian than neighboring Stallings (7% Asian).

Matthews's Hispanic Population

1,823 residents of Matthews, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Matthews is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Matthews ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Matthews's population has decreased from 9.2% to 6.0%.

Matthews is less Hispanic than neighboring Stallings (6.4% Hispanic), Indian Trail (14.7% Hispanic), Mint Hill (12.1% Hispanic), Lake Park (15.5% Hispanic), and Hemby Bridge (11.5% Hispanic).

Matthews's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of Matthews, or 0.5% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Matthews ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Matthews's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Matthews is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mint Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lake Park (0% Native American/Other). Matthews is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stallings (0.6% Native American/Other), Indian Trail (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hemby Bridge (2.4% Native American/Other).

Matthews's Multiracial Population

1,230 residents of Matthews, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Matthews is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Matthews ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Matthews's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Matthews's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Matthews is more Multiracial than neighboring Stallings (3.1% Multiracial), and Mint Hill (2.8% Multiracial). Matthews is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian Trail (4.4% Multiracial), Lake Park (4.4% Multiracial), and Hemby Bridge (4.1% 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.