Matthews
Matthews was 1st known as Stumptown probably because of the remains of the forestry that took place before it was settled. In 1874 a railroad was built through the town and it was changed to Matthews in honor of Mr. Matthews a director of the railroad. The town was incorporated in 1872. The town of
Matthews is located in
Mecklenburg County about 10 miles SE of downtown. Matthews covers 17.18 square miles. A quant downtown, attractive neighborhoods, a variety of churches, quality of schools and outstanding hospital and medical facilities make for a full service community. The population is about 38K. People feel safe and secure in Matthews. Streets exude small town life.
Matthews alive festival is a Labor Day weekend celebration dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations through music, arts and community involvement.
The racial makeup was 90.25 white, 5.34 African American, .33 Native American, 2.36 Asian and 2.5 Hispanic. The median age is 36. Median income for a family was $75,791. Also known as area 4.3 – 4.6 and area 3.5, 10-4.
