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Matthews, GA
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Georgia.
Population
134
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
0
Matthews and its ZIP codes
Matthews at a glance
- Matthews is 80% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Matthews.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,517
4,890 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $6,824 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Matthews, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matthews, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Matthews
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WrensCity | 4.8 mi | 3.1 |
| KeysvilleCity | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BlytheCity | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| StapletonCity | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| GoughCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| HephzibahCity | 11 mi | 19.5 |
| AveraCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| VidetteCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| DearingTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HarlemCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| LouisvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| GibsonCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Augusta | 17 mi | 302.3 |
| GrovetownCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| Edge HillCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WaynesboroCity | 19 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matthews, GA in?
- Matthews is in Jefferson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Matthews, GA?
- About 134 people live in Matthews, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matthews?
- Nearby places include Wrens (4.8 mi), Keysville (4.9 mi), Blythe (8.3 mi), Stapleton (9.3 mi), Gough (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023