Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Matthews, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,626

Median Agei

50.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

51%830

White

46.4%755

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%22

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%10

Asian

0.5%8

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%45

High School Diploma

24.2%319

Some College (<1 yr)

7%92

Some College (1+ yr)

19.2%253

Associate's Degree

7.1%93

Bachelor's Degree

20%263

Master's Degree

9.1%120

Professional Degree

0.5%6

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

29.5%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$146,600

Median Renti

$825

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%498

Renter-Occupied

32.4%239

Total Units

908

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%15

$50K–$100K

10.6%53

$100K–$150K

38.4%191

$150K–$200K

13.9%69

$200K–$300K

20.7%103

$300K–$500K

10.4%52

$500K–$1M

3%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%15

2010–2019

5.4%49

2000–2009

11.5%104

1990–1999

5.5%50

1980–1989

5.3%48

1970–1979

16.7%152

1960–1969

17.1%155

1950–1959

13.8%125

1940–1949

8.3%75

1939 or earlier

14.9%135

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.2%576

Utility Gas

13.3%98

Bottled/LP Gas

8.5%63

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,351

Mean Household Incomei

$60,897

Per Capita Incomei

$30,598

Poverty Ratei

24%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

769

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%83

$10K–$15K

5.6%41

$15K–$20K

4.7%35

$20K–$25K

6.9%51

$25K–$30K

3.1%23

$30K–$35K

5.6%41

$35K–$40K

4.1%30

$40K–$45K

3.1%23

$45K–$50K

1.5%11

$50K–$60K

16.4%121

$60K–$75K

4.3%32

$75K–$100K

16.1%119

$100K–$125K

2.8%21

$125K–$150K

8.5%63

$150K–$200K

5.8%43

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

111

Residentsi

157

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 895 homes96% occupied$344/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC15 homes99% occupied$285/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,351/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

84.5%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

14.6%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

59.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.5% of subsidized households are minority

34.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

704.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

707

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

707

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured