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St. George, SC
Town in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Population
2,154
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
St. George and its ZIP codes
St. George at a glance
- St. George is about 4.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,125 a year, 52% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,500 (56% below South Carolina) and median rent is $703 a month.
Local data for St. George, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. George, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,125
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$113,500
Median rent
$703/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (246), Irish Americans (44), Scottish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorchester County. PPP loans are for St. George.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,618
41,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,941 per person
How people get to work
St. George, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. George, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
901
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,718
5.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. George, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near St. George
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReevesvilleTown | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| GroverCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.6 |
| HarleyvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BowmanTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Holly HillTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| BranchvilleTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| SmoaksTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| RidgevilleTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| CottagevilleTown | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| WilliamsTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WalterboroCity | 19 mi | 7 |
| VanceTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| RowesvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| EutawvilleTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| SanteeTown | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| LodgeTown | 23 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. George, SC in?
- St. George is in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of St. George, SC?
- About 2,154 people live in St. George, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. George?
- Nearby places include Reevesville (4.1 mi), Grover (5.4 mi), Harleyville (7.7 mi), Bowman (13 mi), Holly Hill (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023