Mathews County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$75,487
Per Capita Income
$45,767
Poverty Rate
7.9%
SNAP Recipients
5.7%
Gini Index
0.427
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K8.7%
$25K–$50K24.9%
$50K–$75K15.7%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K18.7%
$150K–$200K8.7%
$200K+10.3%
The median household income in Mathews County, VA is $75,487 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $45,767. 7.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.427 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).