Matewan
Town in Mingo County, West Virginia
Matewan is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, with 412 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McCarr, 0.7 miles SW.
- 412residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 745 / sq mipopulation density
- 25688ZIP code
About Matewan
Matewan () is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States at the confluence of the Tug Fork River and Mate Creek. The population was 412 at the 2020 census, down from 499 in 2010. The Norfolk Southern Railway's Pocahontas District passes through the town. It was a key site of the Coal Wars and the location of the Battle of Matewan in 1920.
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Living in Matewan
- Median household income
- $16,105
- Median home value
- $112,100
- Median rent
- $355/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Matewan had 412 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 412 |
|---|---|
| Density | 745 per sq mi (288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matewan at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mingo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 412 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6223° N, 82.1593° W |
| ZIP code | 25688 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5452324 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matewan
- McCarr, KY0.7 mi SW
- Red Jacket2.4 mi NE
- Freeburn, KY4.2 mi S
- Delbarton5.9 mi N
- Belfry, KY6.0 mi W
- Williamson7.1 mi NW
- South Williamson, KY7.6 mi W
- Phelps, KY7.8 mi S
- Chattaroy8.5 mi NW
- Sarah Ann11.1 mi NE
- Omar12.9 mi NE
- Chauncey13.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Matewan
What county is Matewan in?
Matewan is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Matewan, WV?
412 people lived in Matewan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Matewan, WV?
The ZIP code of Matewan is 25688.
What is the elevation of Matewan?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Matewan?
McCarr (0.7 mi), Red Jacket (2.4 mi), Freeburn (4.2 mi), Delbarton (5.9 mi), Belfry (6.0 mi).
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