Matthews, NC Demographics

A map of Matthews's Population by Race

Matthews, North Carolina had a population of 29,435 in 2020. It was 71.0% White, 10.2% Black, 4.8% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Matthews, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is the 36th most populous. 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's White Population

20,897 residents of Matthews identify as White, or 71.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Matthews slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is ranked #390 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Matthews is more White than neighboring Indian Trail (66% White), and Mint Hill (64.5% White). Matthews is less White than neighboring Stallings (72.7% White), Lake Park (76.6% White), and Hemby Bridge (75.9% White).

Matthews's Black Population

3,004 residents of Matthews identify as Black, or 10.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Matthews slightly less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is ranked #417 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Matthews is more Black than neighboring Stallings (8% Black), Lake Park (6.4% Black), and Hemby Bridge (6.7% Black). Matthews is less Black than neighboring Indian Trail (11.3% Black), and Mint Hill (15.5% Black).

Matthews's Asian Population

1,400 residents of Matthews identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Matthews roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Matthews is more Asian than neighboring Indian Trail (2.7% Asian), Mint Hill (3.9% Asian), Lake Park (2.4% Asian), and Hemby Bridge (2.2% Asian). Matthews is less Asian than neighboring Stallings (6.4% Asian).

Matthews's Hispanic Population

2,701 residents of Matthews identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Matthews roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is ranked #235 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Matthews is more Hispanic than neighboring Stallings (7.8% Hispanic), and Lake Park (8.9% Hispanic). Matthews is less Hispanic than neighboring Indian Trail (14.4% Hispanic), Mint Hill (11.1% Hispanic), and Hemby Bridge (9.7% Hispanic).

Matthews's Native American/Other Population

245 residents of Matthews identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Matthews roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Matthews is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hemby Bridge (0.6% Native American/Other). Matthews is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stallings (0.9% Native American/Other), Indian Trail (1% Native American/Other), and Mint Hill (0.9% Native American/Other).

Matthews's Multiracial Population

1,188 residents of Matthews identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Matthews roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Matthews is ranked #316 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Matthews is less Multiracial than neighboring Stallings (4.2% Multiracial), Indian Trail (4.5% Multiracial), Mint Hill (4.1% Multiracial), Lake Park (5% Multiracial), and Hemby Bridge (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.