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Mecklenburg County

Population in 2011: 27,303. Population change since 2000: +23.4%
Males: 13,123  (48.1%)
Females: 14,180  (51.9%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
North Carolina median age:  41.9 years

Zip codes: 28104, 28105, 28106.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $71,339 (it was $67,034 in 2000)
Matthews:

$71,339
North Carolina:

$43,674
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $33,258

Matthews town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $223,014 (it was $170,600 in 2000)
Matthews:

$223,014
North Carolina:

$155,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $233,675; Detached houses: $235,811; Townhouses or other attached units: $198,017; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $207,121; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $179,971; Mobile homes: $34,748

Median gross rent in 2009: $825.

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  • White alone - 21,344 (78.5%)
  • Black alone - 2,555 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic - 1,579 (5.8%)
  • Asian alone - 1,148 (4.2%)
  • Two or more races - 411 (1.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 79 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 74 (0.3%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 8 (0.03%)

Races in Matthews detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Matthews: 93.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.0%), English (15.6%), Irish (12.4%), United States (10.6%), Scotch-Irish (5.4%), Italian (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1879

Elevation: 730 feet

Land area: 14.2 square miles.

Population density: 1921 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Matthews:

  • High school or higher: 93.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Matthews town:

  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 68.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

1,292 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 1.5% Asia, 1.5% Latin America).

This town:  5.8%
North Carolina:  5.3%



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists there were 30 registered sex offenders living in Matthews, North Carolina as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Matthews to the number of sex offenders is 982 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,097 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,078 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charlotte, NC (8.9 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (455.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Stallings, NC (1.6 miles ), Indian Trail, NC (2.2 miles ), Hemby Bridge, NC (2.3 miles ), Lake Park, NC (2.3 miles ), Mint Hill, NC (2.3 miles ), Weddington, NC (2.6 miles ), Wesley Chapel, NC (2.8 miles ), Charlotte, NC (3.0 miles ).

Latitude: 35.12 N, Longitude: 80.72 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,191 (+5.4%)
Workers who live and work in this town: 2,264 (19.3%)

Area code: 704

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Crime in Matthews by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 2000050100000
per 100,000 11.50.00.00.00.021.00.03.90.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 6513435653141
per 100,000 34.623.04.413.116.812.620.623.218.711.13.714.33.6
Robberies 1521242017162821423331189
per 100,000 86.496.5106.787.471.367.2115.381.4157.3121.6113.364.332.7
Assaults 20222422273128323025292726
per 100,000 115.2101.1106.796.2113.2130.2115.3124.0112.492.1106.096.594.4
Burglaries 11819913815422819717419218820914711282
per 100,000 679.9914.9613.3673.3955.9827.4716.2743.9704.3770.1537.3400.2297.7
Thefts 662729688764677811815897879900835587654
per 100,000 3814.23351.43057.43340.52838.23406.33354.73475.33293.03316.13052.02097.32374.5
Auto thefts 34406066576595756648624041
per 100,000 195.9183.9266.6288.6239.0273.0391.0290.6247.3176.9226.6142.9148.9
Arson 1710101712148152176910
per 100,000 97.946.044.474.350.358.832.958.178.725.821.932.236.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 326.1289.8251.6268.5265.6324.9299.4299.6295.1273.3243.9179.2164.7

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Crime in Matthews detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 69 (57 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
North Carolina average:

2.39

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Matthews, North Carolina accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.3%
North Carolina:

9.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +7,520 (+51.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Finance and insurance (16%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Matthews-area historical tornado activity is above North Carolina state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the Matthews town center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Matthews-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1998 at 09:56:11, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 37.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/2006 at 05:44:25, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.1 miles away from Matthews center
On 6/5/1998 at 02:31:01, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 25.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/22/2006 at 11:22:00, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/7/2007 at 11:07:03, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.2 miles away from Matthews center
On 8/4/2007 at 10:04:46, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 5.8 mi) earthquake occurred 81.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mecklenburg County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Anthony Magazu - College football player (Kent State Golden Flashes).


Hospital/medical center in Matthews:

  • PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL MATTHEWS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PRKWY BOX 3310)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Matthews:

  • CAROLINAS MED CENTER-MERCY (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; CHARLOTTE, NC)
  • PRESBYTERIAN-ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; CHARLOTTE, NC)
  • CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; CHARLOTTE, NC)

Political contributions by individuals in Matthews, NC

Amtrak station near Matthews:

  • 11 miles: CHARLOTTE (1914 N. TYRON ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.matthewsnc.com

College/University in Matthews:

  • Empire Beauty School-Matthews (Full-time enrollment: 76; Location: 11032 E Independance Blvd; Private, for-profit; Website: www.empire.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Matthews:

  • Central Piedmont Community College (about 10 miles; Charlotte, NC; Full-time enrollment: 7,630)
  • Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (about 12 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 2,428)
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte (about 13 miles; Charlotte, NC; FT enrollment: 18,379)
  • York Technical College (about 20 miles; Rock Hill, SC; FT enrollment: 2,970)
  • Winthrop University (about 21 miles; Rock Hill, SC; FT enrollment: 4,937)
  • Gaston College (about 30 miles; Dallas, NC; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • NASCAR Technical Institute (about 35 miles; Mooresville, NC; FT enrollment: 2,200)

Private high schools in Matthews:

  • COVENANT DAY SCHOOL (Students: 842; Location: 800 FULLWOOD LN; Grades: KG - 12)
  • BIBLE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 170; Location: 2724 MARGARET WALLACE RD; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Matthews:

Private elementary/middle schools in Matthews:

  • CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 371; Location: 1145 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ARBORBROOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 102; Location: 4823 WAXHAW-INDIAN TRAIL RD; Grades: KG - 9)
  • THE SCHOOL AT THOMPSON (Students: 20; Location: 6800 ST PETERS LN; Grades: 1 - 7)
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User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Covenant Day School goes through 12th grade now and graduated their first class in 2006 , also, I believe it has close to 900 students

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Notable locations in Matthews: Windsor Square (A), Matthews Township Festival Center (B), Matthews Plaza (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Fullwood Plaza Shopping Center (1), Depot Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Matthews include: Cedar Grove Church (A), Eastern Church (B), Springdale Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Matthews: Goodman Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Monart Drawing School (Art Museums; 100 E John St) (1), Charlotte Amusement & Music Service Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1334 Weddington Hills Drive) (2), 1600-F Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1600F Matthews Mint Hill R) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Comfort Inn East (Us 74 E. & Sr 51) (1), Country Inn & Suites (2001 Mount Harmony Chemin Road) (2), Courtyard Matthews (11425 East Independence Boulevard) (3), Econolodge Motel (1938 Moore Road) (4), Hampton Inn Charlotte/Matthews (9615 Independence Pointe Parkway) (5), Comfort Inn Matthews (9701 East Independence Boulevard) (6), Econo Lodge East (1938 Moore Road) (7), Country Inn-Stes Clt I-485 (2001 Mount Harmony Church Road) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Mecklenburg County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.9. This is about average.
City:

33.9
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.299. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.299
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.850. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.850
U.S.:

2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.0
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 25.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

25.7
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.6
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.3
U.S.:

9.6
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00085. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00085
U.S.:

0.06353

Drinking water stations with addresses in Matthews and their reported violations in the past:

JOY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CH (Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-08-2003), St Public Notif requested (JUL-08-2003), St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2003), St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-20-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-02-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-26-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-22-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 6 regular monitoring violations
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN CENTER (Population served: 300, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-16-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-18-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-16-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
MORNINGSTAR PRESBYTERIAN CH (Population served: 175, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
NEW COVENANT CHAPEL (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between NOV-20-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-02-2005 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-09-2004), St Public Notif requested (NOV-09-2004), St Compliance achieved (MAY-31-2005)
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between APR-26-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-22-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 5 regular monitoring violations
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
HINSONS DRIVE IN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between AUG-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-18-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-29-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between FEB-10-2004 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
OLD TIMERS (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-02-2002), St Public Notif requested (JUL-02-2002), St Public Notif received (JUL-19-2002), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 4.6%
(3.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.0% for Black residents, 26.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 14.7% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
North Carolina:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.7%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Matthews, NC


171 people in nursing homes
101 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Matthews compared to North Carolina state average:

Matthews, North Carolina environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Matthews (2011 data):

  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Township Parkway Branch, Matthews Branch, Plantation Estates Branch, Matthews Wesley Chapel Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: Mckee Farms Branch at 3126 Fincher Farm Rd, branch established on 2009/05/18; John Street Branch 280 at 345 West John Street, branch established on 1971/11/04. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Matthews Branch at 1401 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, branch established on 1987/03/02; Idlewild Market Branch at 15030 Idlewild Road, branch established on 2004/12/13. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Bank of Granite: Matthews Office at 2432 Mckee Road, branch established on 2005/04/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $753.5 mil, Deposits: $688.5 mil, headquarters in Granite Falls, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Fnb United Corp.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Matthews Station Branch at 110 Matthews Station Street, Suite 1-F, branch established on 2001/12/07. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Fifth Third Bank: Matthews Branch at 1818 Matthews Township Parkway, branch established on 1992/08/10. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Bank of America, National Association: Plantation Market Branch at 3220 Weddington Road, branch established on 2004/04/12. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Matthews, North Carolina:

  • Comfort Inn East, US 74e & SR 51, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (704) 847-5252
  • Comfort Inn, 9701 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (704) 845-5911, Fax: (704) 845-5536
  • Holiday Inn Express, 13470 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (704) 821-9800, Fax: (704) 821-6744
  • Microtel Inn, 1603 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (888) 619-9290
  • Sleep Inn Matthews, 9900 Matthews Park Dr, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (704) 841-1660, Fax: (704) 845-8004
  • In Town Suites Matthews, 9211 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (704) 845-2001, Fax: (704) 845-2275
  • Hampton Inn Matthews, 9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105 , Phone: (704) 841-1155, Fax: (704) 841-4992
  • Country Inn & Suites-Charlotte @ I-485 & Hwy 74 In Matthews, 2001 Mt Harmony Church Rd, Matthews, NC 28104 , Phone: (704) 846-8000, Fax: (704) 847-2250
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in Matthews, North Carolina

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Matthews travel time to work - commute
Matthews mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (56%)
  • Electricity (40%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Mecklenburg County North Carolina:


2008 Presidential Election results in Mecklenburg County North Carolina:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Matthews (based on Mecklenburg County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 47.97%
Here48.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents22.5%17.8%14.0%12.5%3.6%
Congregations22.9%2.4%11.0%14.9%1.4%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Episcopal ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaJewishOther
Adherents3.4%2.8%2.6%2.5%18.3%
Congregations4.0%2.8%3.4%0.8%36.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 185
Mecklenburg County:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 10
This county:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 83
Mecklenburg County:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 245
Mecklenburg County:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 804
Here:

9.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Mecklenburg County:

24.2%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.4%
State:

15.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$17,059$40,9420$0
Other Government Administration 16$36,907$27,6800$0
Police Protection - Officers 56$212,243$45,4810$0
Police - Other 11$36,338$39,64112$11,378
Firefighters 6$18,474$36,9480$0
Streets and Highways 14$36,602$31,3730$0
Health 3$11,278$45,1120$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,894$34,7282$465
Natural Resources 6$20,863$41,7260$0
Other and Unallocable 18$47,818$31,8796$1,838
Totals for Government 136$440,476$38,86620$13,681

Matthews government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $276,000 ($10.11)
    All Other: $36,000 ($1.32)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $679,000 ($24.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $89,000 ($3.26)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $4,652,000 ($170.38)
    Regular Highways: $1,594,000 ($58.38)
    General - Other: $1,522,000 ($55.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,425,000 ($52.19)
    Central Staff Services: $917,000 ($33.59)
    Local Fire Protection: $525,000 ($19.23)
    Natural Resources - Other: $443,000 ($16.23)
    Health - Other: $374,000 ($13.70)
    Financial Administration: $345,000 ($12.64)
    Parks and Recreation: $305,000 ($11.17)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $77,000 ($2.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $419,000 ($15.35)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,267,000 ($83.03)
    All Other: $742,000 ($27.18)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,702,000 ($62.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,029,000 ($37.69)
    Rents: $232,000 ($8.50)
    Interest Earnings: $224,000 ($8.20)
    Donations From Private Sources: $13,000 ($0.48)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.04)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,768,000 ($577.52)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,066,000 ($515.18)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $4,117,000 ($150.79)
    Police Protection: $422,000 ($15.46)
    Natural Resources - Other: $184,000 ($6.74)
    General - Other: $72,000 ($2.64)
    Regular Highways: $29,000 ($1.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($0.40)
    Health - Other: $9,000 ($0.33)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($0.11)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,592,000 ($204.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,323,000 ($48.46)
    Highways: $729,000 ($26.70)
    All Other: $40,000 ($1.47)
    Transit Utilities: $9,000 ($0.33)
  • Tax - Property: $8,144,000 ($298.28)
    Other Selective Sales: $740,000 ($27.10)
    NEC: $264,000 ($9.67)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $180,000 ($6.59)
    Motor Vehicle License: $104,000 ($3.81)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $37,000 ($1.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,546,000 ($203.13)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $157,000 ($5.75)

10.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($48,485 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.44%
North Carolina average:

8.53%

0.15% of residents moved from foreign countries ($300 average AGI)
Mecklenburg County:

0.15%
North Carolina average:

0.17%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Union County, NC  0.45% ($54,031 average AGI)
from Cabarrus County, NC  0.37% ($39,797)
from Gaston County, NC  0.28% ($33,752)


7.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($62,854 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.65%
North Carolina average:

7.27%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($611 average AGI)
Mecklenburg County:

0.06%
North Carolina average:

0.10%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, NC  0.84% ($78,002 average AGI)
to Cabarrus County, NC  0.55% ($49,810)
to York County, SC  0.53% ($60,559)

Strongest AM radio stations in Matthews:

  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WNOW (1030 AM; daytime; 9 kW; MINT HILL, NC; Owner: CHARLOTTE METRO RADIO, INC.)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WGFY (1480 AM; 10 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFNZ (610 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYFQ (930 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WLTC (1370 AM; 20 kW; GASTONIA, NC)
  • WCGC (1270 AM; 10 kW; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WHVN, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WDEX (1430 AM; 3 kW; MONROE, NC; Owner: NEW LIFE COMMUNITY TEMPLE OF FAITH, INC.)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WHVN (1240 AM; 1 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WHVN, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)

Strongest FM radio stations in Matthews:

  • WWMG (96.1 FM; SHELBY, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRCM (91.9 FM; WINGATE, NC; Owner: COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE BROADCASTING CO)
  • WKKT (96.9 FM; STATESVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSOC-FM (103.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSS (104.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WRFX-FM (99.7 FM; KANNAPOLIS, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFAE (90.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY RADIO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • W264AF (100.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WLNK (107.9 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WPEG (97.9 FM; CONCORD, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNKS (95.1 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLYT (102.9 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAV-FM (101.9 FM; GASTONIA, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCHH (92.7 FM; HARRISBURG, NC; Owner: RADIO ONE OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WDAV (89.9 FM; DAVIDSON, NC; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF DAVIDSON COLLEGE)
  • WTHZ (94.1 FM; LEXINGTON, NC; Owner: DAVIDSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CO, INC)
  • WXRC (95.7 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: PACIFIC BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WSGE (91.7 FM; DALLAS, NC; Owner: GASTON COLLEGE)
  • WFMX (105.7 FM; STATESVILLE, NC; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYFQ-FM (93.5 FM; WADESBORO, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Matthews:

  • WAFF (Channel 48; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WGTB-LP (Channel 28; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC.)
  • WSOC-TV (Channel 9; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WSOC-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCCB (Channel 18; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WTVI (Channel 42; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W25BR (Channel 25; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W52CW (Channel 52; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WUNG-TV (Channel 58; CONCORD, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WBTV (Channel 3; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS/WBTV, INC.)
  • W34BN (Channel 34; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCNC-TV (Channel 36; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WCNC-TV, INC.)
  • WJZY (Channel 46; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WJZY-TV, INC.)
  • WWWB (Channel 55; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: WWWB-TV, INC.)
  • WAXN (Channel 64; KANNAPOLIS, NC; Owner: WSOC-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNSC-TV (Channel 30; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W38CN (Channel 38; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Matthews fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 17
Total length: 35 meters (115ft)
Total average daily traffic: 338,150
Total average daily truck traffic: 51,333

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1990-1999: 14
  • 2000-2010: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Matthews, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 78 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Matthews)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Matthews, NC)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 173 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Matthews)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 44 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Matthews)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED111$167,107103$189,958826$192,41618$103,8471$167,18020$115,5840$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$187,3558$285,57059$193,3714$55,6330$04$99,3450$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED10$153,9508$236,119222$194,10817$42,3310$013$87,7784$93,040
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN13$172,99314$167,606174$190,2014$154,9630$08$94,2381$118,350
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$165,1737$207,26938$167,3881$76,0000$01$130,4901$23,780
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0057.08 , 0057.09, 0057.12, 0058.12, 0058.13, 0058.14

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED21$194,86631$190,059
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$217,28310$198,343
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$137,1734$158,323
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$176,7402$141,195
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$120,4702$137,465
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0057.08 , 0057.09, 0057.12, 0058.12, 0058.13, 0058.14

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 91
  • Hazardous Condition: 90
  • Service Call: 2

Incident types - Matthews


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Matthews, NC

Most common first names in Matthews, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William17475.8 years
Mary16380.8 years
James14772.5 years
Robert13872.4 years
John13175.1 years
Charles7770.9 years
George6075.7 years
Helen5982.9 years
Margaret5878.5 years
Elizabeth5683.7 years
Most common last names in Matthews, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Helms6774.1 years
Smith6576.5 years
Williams5476.5 years
Morris3469.3 years
Johnson3477.0 years
Moore3476.2 years
Thompson3080.6 years
Thomas2978.6 years
Davis2668.7 years
Mullis2675.6 years
Businesses in Matthews, NC
NameCountNameCount
AMF Bowling1Lowe's1
AT&T1Marriott1
Applebee's1Marshalls1
Ashley Furniture1MasterBrand Cabinets1
AutoZone1McDonald's2
Baskin-Robbins1Men's Wearhouse1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Microtel1
Blockbuster1New Balance3
Burger King2Nike2
CVS3Office Depot1
Caribou Coffee1OfficeMax1
Chick-Fil-A2Old Navy1
Chipotle1Outback1
Comfort Inn1Outback Steakhouse1
Costco1Panera Bread1
Cracker Barrel1Penske1
Cricket Wireless1PetSmart1
Curves1Pier 1 Imports1
Dairy Queen1Pizza Hut1
Domino's Pizza2Qdoba Mexican Grill2
DressBarn1Quality1
Dunkin Donuts2RadioShack1
Econo Lodge1Rite Aid3
FedEx7Sam's Club1
Firestone Complete Auto Care3Shoe Carnival1
GNC2Sleep Inn1
GameStop1Sprint Nextel1
H&R Block2Starbucks4
Hobby Lobby1T-Mobile3
Holiday Inn1Taco Bell1
Home Depot1Target1
IHOP1The Room Place1
InTown Suites2Tire Kingdom1
Jimmy John's1UPS13
Jones New York2Verizon Wireless1
KFC1Walgreens3
Kohl's1Wendy's1
Lane Bryant1YMCA1
Browse common businesses in Matthews, NC
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Kurt D. Newman (27)
  • Brian V. Conti (23)
  • Kurt Newman (21)
  • Ronald Carter (8)
  • Jason Michael Ackiss (7)
  • Robert Joseph Schiavone (7)
  • Glenn M. Grossman (6)
  • Rob Satchwell Tennant (5)
  • Anthony B. Calderone (5)
  • James F. Brennan, Iii (5)

Total of 315 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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