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Mathews County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Mathews County has 8,529 residents, up 0.1% since 2020 (-0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 228 households moved in and 214 moved out (+14 net), while a net $0.5M of income left. Median household income is $75,880, the median home $360,900 and median rent $1,032 a month.
In Virginia: 88th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 69th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 53rd of 133 counties for median household income · 34th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Mathews County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County, VA | 57 | $2.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Mathews County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County, VA | 45 | $2.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.