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Mathews, LA

Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

Population

1,598

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

401

ZIP codes

0

Mathews and its ZIP codes

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Mathews at a glance

  • Mathews is about 3.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $86,607 a year, 43% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,500 (5% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,031 a month.

Local data for Mathews, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mathews, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$86,607

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$205,500

Median rent

$1,031/mo

Homeownership

88.2%

Bachelor's or higher

28.1%

Median age

45.5

Average commute

37.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (479), German Americans (118), Italian Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Mathews.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,017

35,052 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,579

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.93B

FY 2026, $29,988 per person

Lafourche Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mathews, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled14.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mathews, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

172

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

7,963

23.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 45°F

71.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mathews, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.1%

U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Mathews

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.3
LockportTown3 mi1.1
RacelandCensus-designated place6.1 mi21.6
Bayou BlueCensus-designated place8.5 mi23.3
BourgCensus-designated place9.1 mi5.6
PresquilleCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.8
Des AllemandsCensus-designated place10 mi9.9
Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place12 mi12.9
Bayou CaneCensus-designated place12 mi7.6
HoumaCity13 mi14.5
LaroseCensus-designated place13 mi10.9
KraemerCensus-designated place13 mi5.2
GrayCensus-designated place14 mi11.5
Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place14 mi4.2
ParadisCensus-designated place14 mi6.4
MontegutCensus-designated place15 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mathews, LA in?
Mathews is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Mathews, LA?
About 1,598 people live in Mathews, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mathews?
Nearby places include Lockport Heights (1.9 mi), Lockport (3 mi), Raceland (6.1 mi), Bayou Blue (8.5 mi), Bourg (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023