Demographics & People — St. Matthews, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,491 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,800 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 8,728 |
| Family Households | 4,214 |
| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
| Diversity Index | 0.226 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,940 |
| Black or African American | 979 |
| Asian | 488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 636 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 4,912 |
| Irish | 3,836 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,294 |
| Other groups | 3,218 |
| English | 2,539 |
| American | 755 |
| Scottish | 668 |
| Italian | 667 |
| European | 554 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 540 |
Language
| English Only | 15,652 |
| Spanish | 221 |
| Population 5+ | 16,657 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 792 |
| Population 18+ | 14,768 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for St. Matthews, Kentucky.