Mathews County, Virginia

Mathews County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,533. Its county seat is Mathews.

Mathews County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°25′N 76°17′W
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1791
SeatMathews
Area
  Total252 sq mi (650 km2)
  Land86 sq mi (220 km2)
  Water166 sq mi (430 km2)  65.9%
Population
 (2020)
  Total8,533
  Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.mathews.va.us

Located on the Middle Peninsula, Mathews County is included in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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