Demographics & People — St. Matthews, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,491 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 8,728 |
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| Family Households | 4,214 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.226 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,940 |
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| Black or African American | 979 |
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| Asian | 488 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 636 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 221 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,657 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 792 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,768 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for St. Matthews, Kentucky.
