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St. Matthews

South Carolina · 1,827 residents (2025 est.) · 1.922 sq mi
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St. Matthews has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,310. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 462 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $204,200. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,645
−22%since 2000
from 2,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+27%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,827 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Matthews
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,310
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,337
+124%since 2000
from $14,911 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+3%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+58%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(781)
Black61.2%(1,289)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(1,277)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(785)
Black50.1%(824)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score65.1%(1,072)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Matthews, South Carolina?

St. Matthews, South Carolina has about 1,645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Matthews, South Carolina earns about $51,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Matthews, South Carolina expensive?

In St. Matthews, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $204,200, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in St. Matthews, South Carolina?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Matthews, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Matthews, South Carolina?

About 31.1% of people in St. Matthews, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Matthews, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Matthews, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 700 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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