Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

141,645

4.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

0.545% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.12%

6.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$96,743

6.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$310,600

7.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC had a population of 142k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $96,743. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC grew from 136,114 to 141,645, a 4.06% increase and its median household income grew from $90,758 to $96,743, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), and White (Hispanic) (4.89%).

25.8% of the households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.9% of the residents in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mecklenburg County (South)--Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are Carolina School of Broadcasting (29 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire Beauty School-Pineville (29 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was $310,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC borders Mount Holly City PUMA, NC, Gastonia & Belmont Cities PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, Mint Hill & Matthews (North) Towns PUMA, NC, Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, and Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

United States North Carolina South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 142k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.5% of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (27.7k people).

In 2021, there were 2.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.4k people) in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are Spanish (15,407 households), Vietnamese (2,243 households), and Telugu (2,033 households).

Citizenship

89.9%

2021 Citizenship

90%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.9% of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was 90%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.4k ± 2.35k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.1k ± 2.43k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.5k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

19.7k people

13.9% of the people in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are hispanic (19.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

19.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.7k people

19.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26k people

As of 2021, 19.5% of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC residents (27.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was 19.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,407 households (11.7%)
Vietnamese
2,243 households (1.71%)
Telugu
2,033 households (1.55%)

25.8% of the households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 11.7% of the households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
1,616 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
1,427 ± 345
Vietnam
1,244 ± 266

Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC employs 72.4k people. The largest industries in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are Banking & related activities (4,588 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,243 people), and Construction (3,836 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($167,223), Scientific research & development services ($158,445), and Other motor vehicle dealers ($155,130).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,787

Women

46.6%

36,401

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 68,188 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

72.4k

2021 Value

6.12%

1 Year growth

± 6.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 6.12%, from 68.2k employees to 72.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC, are Other managers (2,936 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,985 people), and Cashiers (1,753 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.4k

2021 Value

6.12%

1 Year growth

± 6.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 6.12%, from 68.2k employees to 72.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC, are Banking & related activities (4,588 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,243 people), and Construction (3,836 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,462

Median earning men ± $2,382

$43,493

Median earning women ± $2,289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,551), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,169), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,995).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,653), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,071), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC awarded 58 degrees. The student population of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 65 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (37 and 63.8%), followed by White (17 and 29.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 3.45%), and Two or More Races (1 and 1.72%).

The largest universities in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Carolina School of Broadcasting (29 and 50%) and Empire Beauty School-Pineville (29 and 50%).

The most popular majors in Mecklenburg County (South)--Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC are Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication (29 and 50%) and General Cosmetology (29 and 50%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.633% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (32.3k), Some college (21.3k), and High School or Equivalent (17.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was $310,600 in 2021, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $288,600 to $310,600, a 7.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC is $96,743. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Property

$310,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,663

$33,996

Median Property Taxes

±$1,358

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.4% of the housing units in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,743

Median Household Income

± $4,114

51.2k

Number of Households

± 1,917

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.2k households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC grew to $96,743 from the previous year's value of $90,758.

The following chart displays the households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.471

2021 Wage GINI in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.9%)
Worked At Home (19.1%)
Carpooled (8.5%)

In 2021, 67.9% of workers in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC (8.63k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92% of the population of Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 61.6% on employee plans, 9.12% on Medicaid, 8.4% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

61.6%

Employer Coverage

9.12%

Medicaid

8.4%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC declined by 3.33% from 8.28% to 8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.