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St. George

South Carolina · 2,084 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 $17,634. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,400. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,084
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
732 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024St. George
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,634
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,651 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,349
+15%since 2000
from $13,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+178%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(1,067)
Black47%(983)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(1,347)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(1,069)
Black46.7%(973)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other1.3%(26)
Diversity Score65.5%(1,366)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

St. George, South Carolina has about 2,084 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. George, South Carolina earns about $17,634 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 $120,400, and the typical rent is about $448 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 42.4% 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 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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