Matewan, West Virginia

Population Data for Matewan, WV:

Population – 1369
Male – 46.97 %
Female – 53.03 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 97.15 %
Hispanic – 0.44 %
African American – 1.83 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.37 %
Asian – 0.07 %

Geographic Data for Matewan, West Virginia:

Population Density – 122.05 per sq. mi
Elevation – 665 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Matewan:

In Elementary School – 143 (43.87 %)
In High School – 116 (35.58 %)
In College – 44 (13.50 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 44 (4.73 %)
Associate’s Degree – 20 (2.15 %)
Some College, No Degree – 124 (13.32 %)
High School Graduate – 372 (39.96 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 186 (19.98 %)

Employment and Household Data for Matewan, WV:

Percentage of People Employed – 31.34 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.29 %
Unemployment Level – 12.03 %

Median Household Income – $18,661.00
Average Household Size – 2.34

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.54 %
2 Vehicles – 31.49 %
3 or more Vehicles – 6.33 %

Average Cost to Rent in Matewan - $247 per month