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Matewan, WV
Town in Mingo County, West Virginia.
Population
505
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
914
ZIP codes
0
Matewan and its ZIP codes
Matewan at a glance
- Matewan is about 12 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $16,105 a year, 73% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,100 (31% below West Virginia) and median rent is $355 a month.
Local data for Matewan, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Matewan, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$16,105
Poverty rate
41.4%
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$355/mo
Homeownership
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
3.6%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (73), Irish Americans (66), Italian Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mingo County. PPP loans are for Matewan.
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
4,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,495 per person
How people get to work
Matewan, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked22.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Matewan, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
371
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matewan, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
24.0%
U.S. 12.1% +11.9 pts
Smoking
31.1%
U.S. 12.8% +18.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Matewan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCarr, KYCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| Red JacketCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Freeburn, KYCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| DelbartonTown | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| Belfry, KYCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| South Williamson, KYCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| WilliamsonCity | 6.7 mi | 3.3 |
| ChattaroyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 8 |
| Sarah AnnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| OmarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| HoldenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| SwitzerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| RossmoreCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MonavilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matewan, WV in?
- Matewan is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Matewan, WV?
- About 505 people live in Matewan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matewan?
- Nearby places include McCarr, KY (1 mi), Red Jacket (2.4 mi), Freeburn, KY (4.9 mi), Delbarton (5.3 mi), Belfry, KY (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023