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Matewan (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Matewan, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)712.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.23% (-9)
Growth Since 2020-11.26% (-50)
Rank in State243th
Rank in Country20555th

The population of Matewan, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 394. This is a decrease of -2.23% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Matewan by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Matewan by Age

Matewan Population Pyramid 2022
Matewan Median Age
58.1
Total
54.7
Male
59.4
Female
Matewan Sex Ratio
44.59%
198
Male
55.41%
246
Female
Matewan Age Dependency Ratio
59.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
13.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Matewan Adults
409
Adults
(153 of whom are seniors) in Matewan.

Population of Matewan by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Matewan

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 33.11%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 24.75%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 39.84%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Matewan

While the overall poverty rate of Matewan is 33.11%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (39.84%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (24.75%).

Poverty Rate of Matewan by Employment Status and Sex

25%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
66.67%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Matewan by Education

68.42%
Less Than 9th Grade
21.95%
High School
9.52%
Some College
51.61%
Bachelors or Greater