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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. George

Utah · 28,502 residents · 77.148 sq mi
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St. George has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,947. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 21,161 residents. Median home value is $84,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,502
−43%vs 2000
vs 49,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K43K65K87K109K1990201020202024St. George
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,947
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,505 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,520
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,022 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $591 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(44,215)
Black0.2%(110)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3,337)
Asian0.5%(270)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(8,952)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(27,618)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(465)
Asian0.6%(176)
Other2.2%(627)
Diversity Score11.3%(3,214)
Diversity Score
11
−37%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. George, Utah?

St. George, Utah has about 28,502 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. George, Utah earns about $25,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. George, Utah expensive?

In St. George, Utah, the median home is worth about $84,800, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in St. George, Utah?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. George, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.7% of people in St. George, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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