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St. George

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.846

St. George is a town located in Dorchester County, South Carolina. St. George has a 2026 population of 1,863. It is also the county seat of Dorchester County. St. George is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,838 in 2020.

The median household income in St. George is $33,125 with a poverty rate of 28.35%. The median age in St. George is 41.6 years: 49.5 years for males, and 36 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.5 males.

1.9K
Total Population
655
Density (mi²)
4 0.22%
Growth

St. George Population

St. George Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,86340.22%
20251,85940.22%
20241,855291.59%
20231,826-2-0.11%
20221,828150.83%
20211,813-25-1.36%
20201,83800%
20192,197-3-0.14%
20182,200-3-0.14%
20172,20350.23%
20162,198231.06%
20152,175311.45%
20142,14480.37%
20132,136261.23%
20122,110130.62%
20112,097130.62%
20102,07470.34%

Median Age

Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 36 years
Male: 49.5 years

St. George Adults

There are 1,564 adults, (533 of whom are seniors) in St. George.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,187 (55.1%)
Male: 967 (44.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of St. George includes 65.04% Black or African American, 32.87% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,40165.04%
White70832.87%
Two or more races432%
Native American20.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,40165.04%
White70832.87%
Two or more races432%
Native American20.09%

St. George Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

St. George 's average per capita income is $42,792. Household income levels show a median of $33,125. The poverty rate stands at 28.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$72,898-
Households$33,125$52,790
Non Families$28,382$34,168
Families-$62,358

$42,792

Average Income

$33,125

Median Household Income

28.35%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)