Matthews township, North Carolina
Matthews township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Matthews township is a geographic entity located in Chatham County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,546. The land area covers 67.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,546 | ±936 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,077 | ±499 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,511 | ±476 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,077 | ±499 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 434 | ±155 |
| Median Home Value | $160,700 | ±$12,975 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,096 | ±$179 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,959 | ±$8,144 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,667 | ±$4,706 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.5% | ±7.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,945 | ±1,030 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,097 | ±522 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.6% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 83,874 (2024)
ID: 186749
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 1809, PITTSBORO NC 27312-1797
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Matthews | KG-05 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | 09-12 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | 06-08 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | PK-05 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | KG-05 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | 11-13 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | KG-08 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | KG-05 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | PK-05 | Matthews, NC | |
| Regular School Matthews | 06-08 | Matthews, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Randolph Community College
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College | 20.6 mi away | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC, 27205 |
3366330200
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WREN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 500 N 2ND AVE, SILER CITY, NC, 27344 |
(919) 742-2016
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Central Carolina Community College
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College | 24.5 mi away | 1105 Kelly Dr, Sanford, NC, 27330-9840 |
9197755401
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RAMSEUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 1512 MAIN ST, RAMSEUR, NC, 27316 |
(336) 824-2232
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GOLDSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 9235 PITTSBORO-GOLDSTON RD, GOLDSTON, NC, 27252 |
(919) 898-4522
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LIBERTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 239 S FAYETTEVILLE ST, LIBERTY, NC, 27298 |
(336) 622-4605
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JOHN W. CLARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 111 SUMNER PL, FRANKLINVILLE, NC, 27248 |
(336) 824-4020
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CHATHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 197 NC HWY 87 N, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312 |
(919) 545-8084
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RANDOLPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 201 WORTH ST, ASHEBORO, NC, 27203 |
(336) 318-6800
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RANDLEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 142 WEST ACADEMY STREET, RANDLEMAN, NC, 27317 |
(336) 498-3141
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SILER CITY 2 N, NC US, located 3.4 miles from Matthews township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.2° | 29.8° | 40.0° | 3.85" | 0.4" |
| February | 54.3° | 32.1° | 43.2° | 3.23" | 0.1" |
| March | 61.8° | 38.7° | 50.3° | 4.22" | 0.6" |
| April | 71.3° | 46.8° | 59.0° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.8° | 56.2° | 67.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 64.5° | 74.8° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.5° | 68.7° | 78.6° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 67.0° | 76.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 60.6° | 70.7° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.1° | 48.4° | 59.7° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.2° | 38.3° | 49.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.0° | 33.1° | 43.0° | 3.63" | 0.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siler City town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Staley town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
| Bennett CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Ramseur town | Town | 10.8 mi | — |
| Goldston town | Town | 11.2 mi | — |
| Liberty town | Town | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3703792012. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.