This was 29.1 percent higher than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,022.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. Matthews for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 433 | 3.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,773 | 12.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 193 | 1.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 611 | 4.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,206 | 15.8 |
Associate's degree | 1,030 | 7.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,409 | 31.5 |
Master's degree | 2,155 | 15.4 |
Professional school degree | 709 | 5.1 |
Doctorate degree | 460 | 3.3 |