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St. George

West Virginia · 74 residents · 1.056 sq mi
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Population has fallen 54% since 2019, a loss of 87 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 63.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−54%since 2019
from 161 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−54%since 2019
from 152 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+40%since 2019
from 34.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
3972106139172201420202024St. George
2024142
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,328
−9%since 2019
from $11,392 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
63.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade62.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services13.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
88.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
Female
66.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. George, West Virginia?

St. George, West Virginia has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in St. George, West Virginia?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. George, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. George, West Virginia?

About 63.3% of people in St. George, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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