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St. Matthews

Kentucky · 17,868 residents (2025 est.) · 4.408 sq mi
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St. Matthews has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,000. Households here earn about 29% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,577
+11%since 2000
from 15,852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,988 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024St. Matthews
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,412
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,655
+95%since 2000
from $28,601 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+5%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,369
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(14,157)
Black4.9%(778)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(268)
Asian2.6%(415)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(3,465)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(15,041)
Black4.1%(725)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(615)
Asian2.3%(405)
Other4.5%(791)
Diversity Score32.8%(5,762)
Diversity Score
33
+50%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Matthews, Kentucky?

St. Matthews, Kentucky has about 17,577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Matthews, Kentucky?

The typical household in St. Matthews, Kentucky earns about $82,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Matthews, Kentucky expensive?

In St. Matthews, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $338,000, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.

How educated are people in St. Matthews, Kentucky?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Matthews, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Matthews, Kentucky?

About 7.2% of people in St. Matthews, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Matthews, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Matthews, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,779 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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