St. George is a town located in Dorchester County South Carolina. St. George has a 2024 population of 1,832. St. George is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,838 in 2020.
The average household income in St. George is $50,591 with a poverty rate of 36.56%. The median age in St. George is 41.8 years: 41.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. George was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,003 | 52.76% |
| White | 851 | 44.77% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 777 | 2.3 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 288 | 1.22 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Married | 281 | 2.58 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 183 | 3.58 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Male | 25 | 2.28 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 16.97% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 169 | 12.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 6.59% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 35.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 4.39% |
| Some College | 200 | 15.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 675 | 432 | 95 |
| White | 623 | 598 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $96,250 | $42,443 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,308 | $0 | $77,019 |
| High School Graduate | $37,143 | $46,733 | $17,112 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,926 | $46,136 | $23,077 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $33,831 | $20,333 |
$34,926
Average Earnings
$46,136
Average Male
$23,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.91% of St. George residents speak only English, while 1.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 937 | 512 | 54.64% |
| White | 783 | 134 | 17.11% |
36.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.59%
Male Poverty Rate
42.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. George is Black, with 54.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. George is White, with 17.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.17% |
| Some College | 22.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.97% |
| Male Employed | 6.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,324 | $60,490 |
| Households | $28,490 | $50,591 |
| Married Families | $69,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,200 | $32,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 12.29% |
| Black | 53 | 7.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.91%
Born in St. George
98.74%
Native Born
1.26%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
98.74% of St. George residents were born in the United States, with 76.91% having been born in South Carolina. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,826 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,827 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,828 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,830 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,831 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,832 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,834 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 1,827 | 12 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,815 | -23 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 1,838 | -359 | -16.34% |
| 2019 | 2,197 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,200 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,203 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 2,198 | 23 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 2,175 | 31 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 2,144 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 2,136 | 26 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 2,110 | 13 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 2,097 | 23 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 2,074 | 0 | 0% |