Matthews is a large suburban town of Charlotte located in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The population was 27,198 according to the 2010 Census.
<span id="History">History
The town was named for an early settler.
Geography
Matthews is located at 35°7′1″N 80°42′59″W (35.116851, -80.716409).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.2 square miles (45Â km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, there were 26,901 people, 11,349 households, and 7,904 families residing in the town. According to the Census Bureau of 2000, The population density was 1,557.1 people per square mile (601.2/km²). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (221.1/km²). According to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, The racial makeup of the town was 82.3% White, 10.1% African American or Black, .3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.7% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.8% of other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
There were 7,904 households out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were Married/couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town, the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 19, 3.2% from 20 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 11% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years.
The median income for a household in the town was $77,981, and the median income for a family was $88,600. Males had a median income of $65,909 versus $44,665 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,250. About 2.8% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Matthews is in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. Schools include Matthews Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, and Elizabeth Lane Elementary; Crestdale Middle; David W. Butler High School. Public charter schools include Matthews Charter Academy and Socrates Academy. Religious schools nearby include Covenant Day School, Charlotte Christian School, Carmel Christian, Blessed Sacrament Academy, and Greyfriars Classical Academy.
Matthews is served by a branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. The library is located on the first floor of the Matthews Town Hall and is one of the most active in the system.
Industry
One Fortune 500 company, Family Dollar Stores, has its headquarters in Matthews.
Other companies having their headquarters in Matthews include:
- Harris Teeter, grocery store chain
- Pokertek, a gaming device manufacturer
Notable residents
- Jordan Lloyd, winner of the reality TV show Big Brother 11 and contestant on Big Brother 13 and The Amazing Race 16.
- Brooklyn Decker (Sports Illustrated swimsuit model)
- Jarrett Boykin, Buffalo Bills wide receiver, was born in Matthews.
Sister cities
Matthews is twinned with:
- Sainte-Maxime, France
References
External links
- Town of Matthews official website
- Matthews Chamber of Commerce
- Matthews Historical Foundation
- Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association
- Matthews Alive Festival
- Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
- Matthews Help Center
