Saint Matthews, Kentucky
Saint Matthews: city
About
Saint Matthews is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,472 and a population density of 1,552 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,985 inhabitants.
The city was created 76 years ago in 1949.
Quick Facts about Saint Matthews
| Population | 17,985 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 40257 |
| Phone Area Codes | 502 |
| Area | 11.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2529,-85.6558 |
| Altitude | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1950 (76 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
| Local time | 19:13:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,597 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Saint Matthews is located at 38°15'10"N 85°39'21"W (38.2528500, -85.6557900).
Saint Matthews map
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Saint Matthews
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Saint Matthews increased by 2.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,472 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,701 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,815 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,986 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,046 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,115 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,158 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,195 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,152 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,105 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,985 | -0.67% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Saint Matthews
1Brown Park
Kresge Way & Browns Lane, St Matthews, KY 40207, United States View details
Phone: +15028959444 | Website available
2St. Matthews Community Park
10 Pin Lane, St Matthews, KY 40207, United States View details
Phone: +15026384786 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Saint Matthews, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157614 | Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth | Louisville (KY) | 40207 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Saint Matthews, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Saint Matthews.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hom Post Office | Masonic Home (KY) | 40041 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Saint Matthews, South Carolina town in Calhoun County, South Carolina with a population of 1,903 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , KY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Jeffersontown | 27,562 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Valley Station | 22,756 | Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Newburg | 19,967 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
| Fern Creek | 18,409 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Okolona | 17,134 | City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Shively | 15,690 | Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States |
| Highview | 15,167 | City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lyndon | 11,445 | City in the United States |
| Saint Dennis | 9,177 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fairdale | 8,148 | City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Middletown | 7,898 | City in Kentucky |
| Buechel | 7,287 | Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Douglass Hills | 5,714 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Prospect | 4,842 | City in Kentucky |
| Hurstbourne | 4,397 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Saint Matthews distances to largest Kentucky cities