St. Matthews, KY Demographics
A map of St. Matthews's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 14,070 | 80.2% |
Black | 1,235 | 7.0% |
Hispanic | 979 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 723 | 4.1% |
Asian | 446 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 81 | 0.5% |
St. Matthews, Kentucky had a population of 17,534 in 2020. It was 80.2% White, 7.0% Black, 2.5% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of St. Matthews, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is the 24th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
St. Matthews's White Population
14,070 residents of St. Matthews identify as White, or 80.2%. This makes the White share of the population of St. Matthews roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is ranked #467 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
St. Matthews is less White than neighboring Richlawn (92.8% White), Norbourne Estates (95.4% White), Beechwood Village (87.5% White), Woodlawn Park (88.9% White), and Windy Hills (92% White).
St. Matthews's Black Population
1,235 residents of St. Matthews identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of St. Matthews roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
St. Matthews is more Black than neighboring Richlawn (0.5% Black), Norbourne Estates (0% Black), Beechwood Village (2.5% Black), Woodlawn Park (2.6% Black), and Windy Hills (2.8% Black).
St. Matthews's Asian Population
446 residents of St. Matthews identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of St. Matthews roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
St. Matthews is more Asian than neighboring Richlawn (1.4% Asian), Norbourne Estates (0.5% Asian), Beechwood Village (1.6% Asian), Woodlawn Park (1.2% Asian), and Windy Hills (1.4% Asian).
St. Matthews's Hispanic Population
979 residents of St. Matthews identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of St. Matthews roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is ranked #78 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
St. Matthews is more Hispanic than neighboring Richlawn (1.4% Hispanic), Norbourne Estates (0.7% Hispanic), Beechwood Village (4.3% Hispanic), Woodlawn Park (2.7% Hispanic), and Windy Hills (1.9% Hispanic).
St. Matthews's Native American/Other Population
81 residents of St. Matthews identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of St. Matthews roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
St. Matthews is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norbourne Estates (0% Native American/Other), and Windy Hills (0.4% Native American/Other). St. Matthews is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beechwood Village (0.8% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn Park (0.7% Native American/Other).
St. Matthews's Multiracial Population
723 residents of St. Matthews identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of St. Matthews roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, St. Matthews is ranked #225 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
St. Matthews is more Multiracial than neighboring Richlawn (3.4% Multiracial), Norbourne Estates (3.4% Multiracial), Beechwood Village (3.3% Multiracial), Woodlawn Park (3.8% Multiracial), and Windy Hills (1.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.