St. George Population

2010–2026

1,875

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for St. George. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,875+70.37%
20251,868+40.21%
20241,864+301.64%
20231,834+30.16%
20221,831+191.05%
20211,812-311.68%
20201,843-261.39%
20191,869-392.04%
20181,908-381.95%
20171,946-301.52%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

St. George is growing slower than Dorchester County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • Dorchester County+10.1%
  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • St. George+1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

St. George Demographics

41.6median age

Median age

Female36 yrs
Male49.5 yrs

Adults

1,564
533 seniors (65+) · 34% of adults1,031 other adults

Sex

Female 55.1% · 1,187Male 44.9% · 967

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

St. George Income

$33,125median household income

Median household income

$33,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,792

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

St. George Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%51%38%
Never married36%25%45%
Divorced5%6%4%
Widowed10%9%11%
Separated5%9%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201