Population 17,533 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Matthews
Household size in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.02 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in St. Matthews are small: just 2.05 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 1.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only two of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of St. Matthews is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 38.6, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in St. Matthews: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. St. Matthews has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Matthews
Renters in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in St. Matthews than nationally: 46.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only nine of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in St. Matthews as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
St. Matthews is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Only seven of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $828 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $916 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,108 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,424 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$596 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in St. Matthews runs $1,424 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Louisville area ($1,200). Rents are up $596 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Matthews
Bachelor's degrees in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.3% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.2% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
St. Matthews is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in St. Matthews: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Matthews
| Period | St. Matthews | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in St. Matthews has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Matthews compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Matthews | 2.05 | 37.8 | 8.4% | 46.5% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,424 | 60.2% | 96.2% | 3.0% |
| Richlawn | 1.80 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 30.3% | 9.1% | 1958 | $1,000 | 47.2% | 97.1% | 2.6% |
| Beechwood Village | 2.23 | 36.4 | 9.2% | 24.7% | 6.4% | 1958 | $1,458 | 58.4% | 98.2% | 3.2% |
| Woodlawn Park | 2.32 | 39.8 | 7.3% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 1959 | $2,038 | 57.1% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Windy Hills | 2.14 | 55.5 | 1.8% | 14.1% | 6.4% | 1966 | $2,280 | 66.7% | 97.9% | 1.7% |
| Norwood | 1.82 | 42.5 | 2.4% | 65.3% | 21.4% | 1986 | $1,365 | 47.2% | 98.8% | 4.6% |
| Meadowview Estates | 2.17 | 38.5 | 3.7% | 53.0% | 9.2% | 1973 | $1,290 | 38.3% | 97.9% | 5.7% |
| Graymoor-Devondale | 2.05 | 51.2 | 13.7% | 22.3% | 4.9% | 1969 | $1,746 | 50.3% | 92.7% | 3.4% |
| St. Regis Park | 2.73 | 45.5 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1972 | $1,669 | 50.0% | 97.3% | 3.2% |
| Rolling Fields | 2.20 | 49.1 | 1.6% | 5.4% | 9.3% | 1963 | $1,154 | 79.1% | 99.5% | 9.3% |
| Indian Hills | 2.33 | 50.2 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,156 | 82.2% | 99.6% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Matthews. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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