Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews is a town in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is a suburb of Charlotte. The population was 27,198 according to the 2010 Census.

Matthews, North Carolina
Town
Matthews Town Hall and library
Location of Matthews, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°7′1″N 80°42′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Government
 • MayorJohn Higdon
 • Town ManagerHazen Blodgett
Area
 • Total17.19 sq mi (44.53 km2)
 • Land17.11 sq mi (44.33 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total27,198
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
33,138
 • Density1,936.20/sq mi (747.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28104, 28105
Area code(s)704
FIPS code3741960[3]
GNIS feature ID2406108[4]
WebsiteOfficial website
Downtown Matthews, North Carolina

History

In the early 19th century, the early settlement that would become Matthews was unofficially named Stumptown for the copious amount of tree stumps left from making way for cotton farms. The community's name later changed to Fullwood, named after appointed area postmaster John Miles Fullwood. The establishment of a sawmill and the cotton and timber industry helped Fullwood change into a town. Prior to the first train arriving on December 15, 1874, Fullwood acted as a stagecoach stop between Charlotte and Monroe. The town was incorporated into a municipal corporation in 1879 and was renamed Matthews for Edward Watson Matthews, a prominent resident, and director of the Central Carolina Railroad, which would later become known as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad.[5][6] The Seaboard Air Line fell into Seaboard On July 1, 1967. Seaboard then merged with Chessie System to create CSX (Chessie Seaboard X)

Geography

Matthews is located at 35°7′1″N 80°42′59″W (35.116851, −80.716409).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.2 square miles (45 km2), all of it land.

Matthews is situated approximately 11 miles southeast of uptown Charlotte.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880191—
189033575.4%
190037812.8%
19103964.8%
1920310−21.7%
193045446.5%
19404867.0%
195058921.2%
19606093.4%
197078328.6%
19801,648110.5%
199013,651728.3%
200022,12762.1%
201027,19822.9%
Est. 201933,138[2]21.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews

As of the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, there were 26,901 people, 11,349 households, and 7,904 families in the town. According to the Census Bureau of 2000, the population density was 1,557.1 people per square mile (601.2/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (221.1/km2). According to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, The racial makeup of the town was 82.3% White, 10.1% African American or Black, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.7% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.8% of other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 7,904 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married/couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.4% of households were one person and 8.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 29.9% under the age of 19, 3.2% from 20 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 11% 65 or older. The median age was 40.3 years.

The median household income was $77,981 and the median family income was $88,600. Males had a median income of $65,909 versus $44,665 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,250. About 2.8% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Matthews is in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system and a small portion is in the Union County Public School system. Schools include Matthews Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, and Elizabeth Lane Elementary; Crestdale Middle; David W. Butler High School. Union County Public Schools include Antioch, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, and Indian Trail Elementaries; Weddington Middle, and Weddington High School. Public charter schools include Matthews Charter Academy and Socrates Academy. Religious schools nearby include Covenant Day School, Charlotte Christian School, Carmel Christian, Blessed Sacrament Academy, and Greyfriars Classical Academy.

Matthews is served by a branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.[8] The library is located on the first floor of the Matthews Town Hall and is one of the most active in the system.

Economy

Companies with headquarters in Matthews include:

Sports

Matthews is home to professional soccer club Stumptown Athletic, named after the suburb's nickname. It was founded in 2019 and plays in US Soccer's third division, the National Independent Soccer Association. Its home stadium is the 5,000 capacity Sportsplex at Matthews.

Sister cities

Matthews is twinned with:

Notable people
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References
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  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Factfinder". census.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  4. "Town of Matthews". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 203.
  6. "Our History - Matthews, NC". www.matthewsnc.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "Matthews branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County". Archived from the original on 2008-08-04. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  9. "Fortune 500 Companies". Charlotte Chamber Web Site. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  10. Jamar Adams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  11. Blackwood, Jr., J. Curtis. Our Campaigns. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  12. Ty Buttrey Stats. Baseball-Reference. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  13. Dion Bryum Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  14. Ferris, Jennifer. (April 16, 2015) Smoking Rule Tabled. North Carolina Health News. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  15. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2010-07-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. Yates, James (September 16, 2009). "'Big Brother 11': Jordan Lloyd wins, goes on CBS 'Early Show'". Staten Island Advance. Advance Publications. Retrieved September 16, 2009.
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