St Matthews, SC

St. Matthews, South Carolina

St. Matthews, South Carolina, in Calhoun county, is 27 miles SE of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 108 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 2,107 people people live in St. Matthews.

The People and Families of St. Matthews

In St. Matthews, about 43% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in St. Matthews.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds St. Matthews nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Matthews had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in St. Matthews than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

St. Matthews Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in St. Matthews, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In St. Matthews, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

St Matthews strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of St. Matthews, SC

Comparing St Matthews to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

St Matthews Almanac

St Matthews Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

St Matthews Public Libraries

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St Matthews Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by St. Matthews residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, St. Matthews, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

St Matthews High Schools (2004)

CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
150 SAINTS AVENUE
803-874-3071
A Title I school.
Serves 498 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

St Matthews Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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