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 75 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 |
| Altitude : | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1950 (75 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
| Local time : | 18:41:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,597 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saint Matthews is located at 38°15'10"N 85°39'21"W (38.2528500, -85.6557900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Saint Matthews
Demographics
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 |
Schools in Saint Matthews
College & universities near Saint Matthews, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157614 | Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth | Louisville (KY) | 40207 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saint Matthews, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Saint Matthews
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hom Post Office | Masonic Home (KY) | 40041 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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 |
| Pleasure Ridge Park | 25,813 | City in Louisville, 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Saint Matthews distances to largest Kentucky cities
