St. Matthews, Kentucky
City · Population 17,806 · #25 in Kentucky
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About St. Matthews
St. Matthews, KY is a close-knit town located in northern Kentucky, home to 17,806 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
St. Matthews holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.41 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,038 residents per square mile.
📰 St. Matthews News Today
- Metro ABC shuts down overcrowded pop-up party in St. Matthews WDRB · Jul 14
- Man shoots self during SWAT incident in St. Matthews WHAS11 · Jul 31
- Metro ABC shuts down ‘dangerously overcrowded’ pop-up party in St. Matthews WAVE News · Jul 13
- Domestic violence warrant leads to hours-long SWAT standoff in St. Matthews WLKY · Jul 31
- St. Matthews city, Kentucky Census.gov · Mar 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes St. Matthews Unique
- A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#25 of 418 incorporated places).
- Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,806.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 1 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in St. Matthews
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Heine Brothers' Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Jason's Deli — sandwich
- Jet's Pizza — pizza
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Base Camp Coffee at Quest Outdoors (café)
- Little Greek — greek
- Oriental House — chinese
- Sakura Blue — sushi
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Richard J. Tonini
Population (2024)17,806
Rank in state#25 of 418
Land area4.41 sq mi
Density4,038/sq mi
Coordinates38.2493, -85.6378