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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. Matthews

South Carolina · 2,345 residents · 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 $18,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,000. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,345
+11%vs 2000
vs 2,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,220 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024St. Matthews
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,333
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,969 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,183
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,911 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$220
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $366 in 2000
US average: $450
68.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
2.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(826)
Black64.7%(1,517)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.2%(1,341)
57
−6%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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

St. Matthews, South Carolina has about 2,345 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Matthews, South Carolina earns about $18,333 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 $42,000, and the typical rent is about $220 a month.

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

About 15.7% 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 25.8% of people in St. Matthews, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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