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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Matthews

Kentucky · 15,852 residents · 4.408 sq mi
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The short version

St. Matthews has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $127,700. Households here earn about 25% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,852
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15,798 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,596 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,584 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+2%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,219
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,108 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,601
+55%since 1990
from $18,427 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $481 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
49.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(15,224)
Black2.7%(431)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(116)
Asian0.7%(115)
Diversity Score10.5%(1,659)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(14,157)
Black4.9%(778)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(268)
Asian2.6%(415)
Diversity Score21.9%(3,465)
Diversity Score
22
+108%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 36.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$250,700+96%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Matthews, Kentucky?

St. Matthews, Kentucky has about 15,852 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Matthews, Kentucky earns about $42,219 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 $127,700, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in St. Matthews, Kentucky?

About 43.9% 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 6.7% 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 54 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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