Matthews, North Carolina Explained

Matthews, North Carolina
Named For:Edward Matthews[1]
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:North Carolina
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Mecklenburg
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:John Higdon
Leader Title1:Town Manager
Leader Name1:Becky Hawke
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1879
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Sq Mi:17.19
Area Land Sq Mi:17.11
Area Water Sq Mi:0.08
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:29435
Population Density Sq Mi:1719.84
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:745
Coordinates:35.1194°N -80.71°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:28104, 28105
Area Code:704
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:3741960[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2406108
Population Density Km2:664.05
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:44.53
Area Land Km2:44.33
Area Water Km2:0.21

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

History

In the early 19th century, the new 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 in honor of Edward Matthews, who was director of the Central Carolina Railroad, which would later become known as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad.[4] [5]

According to officials, the Matthews Alive Parade, part of a celebration held for the 31st time in 2023, was the largest Labor Day parade in the Southeastern United States.[6]

Geography

Matthews is located at 35.1169°N -80.7164°W (35.116851, -80.716409).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.2sqmi, all land.

Matthews is situated approximately 11miles southeast of uptown Charlotte.

Demographics

2020 census

Race!scope="col"
NumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)20,89770.99%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)3,00410.21%
Native American710.24%
Asian1,4004.76%
Pacific Islander120.04%
Other/Mixed1,3504.59%
Hispanic or Latino2,7019.18%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,435 people, 12,011 households, and 8,496 families residing in the town.

2006-2008

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 1557.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 572.7sp=usNaNsp=us. 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.[7] [8] Schools in the Matthews city limits include Matthews Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, and Elizabeth Lane Elementary; Crestdale Middle; David W. Butler High School.

Elementary schools serving sections of Matthews include Matthews Elementary,[9] Crown Point,[10] Elizabeth Lane,[11] Mint Hill Elementary in Mint Hill,[12] and Providence Spring (outside of Matthews).[13]

Much of Mathews is zoned to Crestdale Middle School.[14] Portions of Mathews are zoned to Mint Hill Middle in Mint Hill,[15] as well as South Charlotte Middle School.[16] Most of Mathews is zoned to Butler HS,[17] while portions are zoned to Providence High School.[18]

Public charter schools include Matthews Charter Academy, Telra Institute 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.[19] 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.

Notable people

Sister cities

Matthews is twinned with:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: North Carolina Gazetteer . November 24, 2023 .
  2. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  3. Web site: Factfinder. census.gov. February 2, 2010. https://archive.today/20200211183431/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?geo_id=16000US3741960&ds_name=ACS_2008_3YR_G00_&qr_name=ACS_2008_3YR_G00_DP3YR3&_lang=en&_sse=on. February 11, 2020. dead.
  4. Book: Gannett, Henry. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. 1905. U.S. Government Printing Office. 203.
  5. Web site: Our History - Matthews, NC. www.matthewsnc.gov. June 19, 2018.
  6. News: 4 things to know about the annual Matthews Alive Festival over the Labor Day weekend. Jordan. Chase. The Charlotte Observer. September 1, 2023.
  7. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Mecklenburg County, NC. U.S. Census Bureau. February 14, 2023.
  8. Web site: Town of Matthews Zoning Map. Town of Matthews. February 14, 2023. - Compare to school district maps.
  9. Web site: Matthews Elementary School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  10. Web site: Crown Point Elementary School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  11. Web site: Elizabeth Lane Elementary School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  12. Web site: Mint Hill Elementary School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  13. Web site: Providence Spring Elementary School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  14. Web site: Crestdale Middle School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  15. Web site: Mint Hill Middle School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  16. Web site: South Charlotte Middle School. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. February 18, 2023.
  17. Web site: Butler High School. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. February 14, 2023.
  18. Web site: Providence High School. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. February 14, 2023.
  19. Web site: Matthews branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County . October 25, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080804185559/http://plcmc.org/Locations/branches.asp?id=12 . August 4, 2008 . dead .
  20. Web site: Fortune 500 Companies . Charlotte Chamber Web Site . October 21, 2008 .
  21. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamJa20.htm Jamar Adams Stats
  22. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=10290 Blackwood, Jr., J. Curtis
  23. https://247sports.com/Player/Robert-Blanton-7866/college-23050/ Robert Blanton, Notre Dame, Safety - 247Sports
  24. http://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/72378 Cierra Burdick 2011 High School Girls Basketball Profile - ESPN
  25. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/buttrty01.shtml Ty Buttrey Stats
  26. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/ByruDi20.htm Dion Bryum Stats
  27. Ferris, Jennifer. (April 16, 2015) Smoking Rule Tabled. North Carolina Health News. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  28. Web site: Mecklenburg County Special Olympians to represent NC in national tourney | WCNC.com Charlotte . July 21, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120309041436/http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Meck-County-Special-Olympians-to-represent-NC-in-national-tourney-98573069.html . March 9, 2012 .
  29. Henderson, Bruce. (May 21, 2014). Former N.C. Rep. Jim Gulley dies. The Herald. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  30. https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/tomas-hilliard-arce Tomas Hillard-Arce | MLSsoccer.com
  31. Web site: Yates. James. September 16, 2009. 'Big Brother 11': Jordan Lloyd wins, goes on CBS 'Early Show'. Staten Island Advance. Advance Publications. September 16, 2009.
  32. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/high_schools.cgi?id=93b82d20 David W. Butler (Matthews, NC) Alumni Pro Stats