St. Matthews, South Carolina

St. Matthews, South Carolina
Location of St. Matthews, South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°39′53″N 80°46′44″W / 33.66472°N 80.77889°W / 33.66472; -80.77889
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCalhoun
Founded1841
Government
  MayorHelen Carson-Peterson
Area
  Total
1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
  Land1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,841
  Density957.86/sq mi (369.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
29135
Area code803
FIPS code45-62620
GNIS feature ID1250621
Websitestmatthews.sc.gov

St. Matthews is a town in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,841 at the 2020 census, a decline from 2,021 in 2010. It is the county seat of Calhoun County.

St. Matthews is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town holds an annual Purple Martin festival in April which includes food, music, cars, and more.