St. Matthews, KY Demographics
What is the population of St. Matthews?
There are 17,491 residents in St. Matthews, with a median age of 37. Of this, 47.18% are males and 52.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.91% of the resident pool in St. Matthews, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.24%. Additionally, 2.85% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 13,961 people in St. Matthews currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 17,491 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 8,253 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 9,238 | -1.3% |
Male Population 47.18%
Female Population 52.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 16,076 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 917 | 25.8% |
| Not Citizen | 498 | -6.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.91%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.24%
Not Citizen 2.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 181 | -25.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,246 | 15.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 525 | -4.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 400 | -42.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 13,961 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.05%
Moved from Same County 12.97%
Moved from Same State 3.03%
Moved from Different State 2.31%
Same House as Last Year 80.64%
What are the employment statistics in St. Matthews?
White-collar workers make up 89.08% of the working population in St. Matthews, while blue-collar employees account for 10.92%. There are also 1,642 entrepreneurs in St. Matthews (8.06% of the workforce); 14,532 workers employed in private companies (71.35%); and 1,810 people working in governmental institutions (8.89%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,144 | 97.7% |
| Blue Collar | 2,224 | 74.8% |
White Collar 89.08%
Blue Collar 10.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,642 | 85.8% |
| Private Companies | 14,532 | 99.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,810 | 81.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,384 | 84.2% |
Self Employees 8.06%
Private Companies 71.35%
Governmental Workers 8.89%
Not for Profit Companies 11.7%
How many households are there in St. Matthews?
There are a total of 8,728 households in St. Matthews, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 48.28% of these St. Matthews households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.72%. Additionally, 19.28% of households have children and 80.72% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,728 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -49.2% |
| Family Households | 4,214 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,514 | -1.1% |
Family Households 48.28%
Non-Family Households 51.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,683 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 7,045 | 0.0% |
Households with Children 19.28%
Households without Children 80.72%
What are the median and average incomes in St. Matthews?
The average annual household income in St. Matthews is $106,545, while the median household income sits at $80,716 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $94,603, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $93,163. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,259 and $51,716, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $106,545 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $80,716 | 2.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,370 | 9.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,588 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in St. Matthews?
There are 9,219 housing units in St. Matthews, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 8,728 occupied housing units in St. Matthews, 52.94% are owner-occupied, while 47.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $320,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,214 per month in St. Matthews.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,219 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 684 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,641 | -10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,418 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 798 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,854 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,613 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 574 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 187 | -35.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 388 | 14.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 62 | 129.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,728 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,621 | -3.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,107 | 3.7% |
Owner Occupied 52.94%
Renter Occupied 47.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,688 | -6.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,933 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $320,900 | 6.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $331,400 | 5.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,214 | 4.6% |
With Mortgage 58.17%
Without Mortgage 41.83%
What is the level of education in St. Matthews?
Approximately 16.84% of the population in St. Matthews holds a high school degree (that's 2,489 residents), while 20.84% have attained a college certificate (3,079 locals) and 31.56% have a bachelor's degree (4,664 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 239 | 9.1% |
| Some High School | 2,489 | 11.8% |
| Some College | 3,079 | -16.5% |
| Associate Degree | 793 | -6.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,664 | -3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,512 | 1.6% |
No High School 1.62%
Some High School 16.84%
Some College 20.84%
Associate Degree 5.37%
Bachelor's Degree 31.56%
Graduate Degree 23.77%
What is the marital status of St. Matthews residents?
A total of 5,384 people in St. Matthews have never been married (which represents 35.1% of the total population), while 7,013 of them are wedded (45.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 254 (1.66%) and 2,023 (13.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,384 | 3.7% |
| Married | 7,013 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 254 | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 921 | -5.2% |
| Divorced | 2,023 | -3.4% |
Never Married 35.1%
Married 45.71%
Separated 1.66%
Widowed 6%
Divorced 13.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in St. Matthews?
The top three means of transportation people in St. Matthews use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,216 residents commute by car, 76 prefer going to work by walking and 37 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,216 | -6.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 37 | -32.7% |
| Motorcycle | 18 | -10.0% |
| Walk | 76 | -13.6% |
What is the median and average household income in St. Matthews by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.