Matthews, NC is a vibrant and diverse community located in Union County. With a population of 29,417 and a population density of 1,970 people per square mile, Matthews is home to many businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. Local businesses include restaurants such as The Pizza Peel & Tap Room or the Mediterraneo Market & Cafe and shops like the Towne Store Antiques & Gifts. Year-round outdoor activities in Matthews include hiking at McDowell Nature Preserve or biking along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. There are several local organizations available for residents to join such as Matthews Rotary Club or the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. Sporting events throughout the year include minor league baseball games with the Charlotte Knights at BB&T Ballpark or professional lacrosse games with the Charlotte Hounds at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
The population in Matthews is 29,417. There are 1,719 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Matthews is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Matthews is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Matthews
- 59.0% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 11.2% have children, but are single
Race in Matthews
- 78.5% are White
- 9.6% are Black
- 2.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 6.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander