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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. George

South Carolina · 2,092 residents · 2.846 sq mi
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St. George has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,651. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,092
+1%since 1990
from 2,077 in 1990
1990 – 2025
735 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 730 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+6%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024St. George
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,651
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,510 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,389
+44%since 1990
from $9,275 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
30.6% rent
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(1,152)
Black43.4%(902)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(1,067)
Black47%(983)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.7%(15)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,347)
64
−2%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. George, South Carolina?

St. George, South Carolina has about 2,092 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. George, South Carolina earns about $24,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. George, South Carolina expensive?

In St. George, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in St. George, South Carolina?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. George, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. George, South Carolina?

About 18.7% of people in St. George, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. George, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, St. George, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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