Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The population of the city is 27,198.
Matthews 	North Carolina
Incorporated	1879
County 	Mecklenburg
Population 	27,198
Elevation 	745 ft (227 m)
Mayor 	Esme Lawson
ZIP codes 	28104-28105
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
78.22% White (21,274)
10.14% Black or African American (2,757)
5.55% Hispanic or Latino (1,509)
3.87% Asian (1,052)
2.23% Other (606)
4.4% (1,196) of Matthews residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Matthews has average to above average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 18 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 3.01 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Mecklenburg County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Harris Teeter and Pokertek are headquartered in Matthews.
* Matthews has a good bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, a contest hall and showcase theater, a few shopping centers, Target, Big Lots, Lowe's Home Improvement, Hobby Lobby, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Sportsplex at Matthews, some public battle fields, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Publix, Aldi, Point Blank Range, Harris Teeter, some fast food and chain restaurants, a little bit of hotels/motels, a little bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Costco, Hibachi Buffet & Grill, Beantown Tavern, Ming Fu Chinese & Sushi, El Valle Mexican, Jet's Pizza, Pepero, East 74 Restaurant, Stacks, Kristophers Sports Bar, Stein Mart, Jonathan's, and a few other things.
Category:North Carolina Cities