Mathews County is located in Virginia. About 8,533 people live here (as of 2020). Between 2010 and 2020, the population declined from 8,978 to 8,533. The area covers about 653.0 square kilometers. There are about 799 streets in Mathews County. The region was founded in 1791. The name originates from Thomas Mathews (American Revolutionary War general) Mathews County is county in Virginia, United States. Among other things, Mathews County has restaurants, cafés, museums and hairdressers. More information at
www.mathewscountyva.gov.