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St. George

Kansas · 1,054 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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St. George is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,798. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 620 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $197,800. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 278%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,054
+143%since 2000
from 434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,634 / sq mi
+143%since 2000
from 673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+2%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3355688021K1K1990201020202024St. George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,798
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,704
+85%since 2000
from $15,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,800
+278%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+111%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(412)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(880)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(86)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1.3%(14)
Diversity Score26.4%(278)
Diversity Score
26
+138%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+115%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. George, Kansas?

St. George, Kansas has about 1,054 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. George, Kansas?

The typical household in St. George, Kansas earns about $78,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. George, Kansas expensive?

In St. George, Kansas, the median home is worth about $197,800, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in St. George, Kansas?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. George, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. George, Kansas?

About 12.3% of people in St. George, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. George, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, St. George, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 641 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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