St. George, UT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
176,533
2.56% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
Mitt Romney
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
38.2
1.33% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.19%
7.66% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$65,040
5.33% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$343,700
12% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
74,760
3.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, St. George, UT had a population of 177k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $65,040. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. George, UT grew from 172,127 to 176,533, a 2.56% increase and its median household income grew from $61,747 to $65,040, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. George, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.06%), Other (Hispanic) (3.34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in St. George, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in St. George, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. George, UT are Dixie State University (2,658 degrees awarded in 2021), Dixie Technical College (549 degrees), and Taylor Andrews Academy-St George (461926) (114 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in St. George, UT was $343,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in St. George, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in St. George, UT was 2 cars per household.

St. George, UT borders Cedar City, UT and Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

St. George, UT is home to a population of 177k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.67% of St. George, UT residents were born outside of the country (10k people).

In 2021, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in St. George, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k White (Hispanic) and 5.91k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%
2021 Citizenship
96.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of St. George, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. George, UT was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. George, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    147k ± 538
  2. White (Hispanic)
    10.7k ± 1.09k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    5.91k ± 1.22k
10.9%
Hispanic Population
19.3k people

In 2021, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in St. George, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k White (Hispanic) and 5.91k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.9% of the people in St. George, UT are hispanic (19.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. George, UT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    98,293 ± 7,579 people
  2. India
    9,174 ± 2,348 people
  3. Venezuela
    8,108 ± 2,208 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,293 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,174 and Venezuela with 8,108.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.67%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
10k people
5.4%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
9.3k people

As of 2021, 5.67% of St. George, UT residents (10k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. George, UT was 5.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,629 ± 463
  2. Korea
    1,489 ± 363
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,219 ± 283

St. George, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of St. George, UT employs 74.8k people. The largest industries in St. George, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,560 people), Retail Trade (9,823 people), and Construction (7,668 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($76,888), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,500), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,486).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,471. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

74.8k
2021 Value
± 2,569
3.56%
1 Year growth
± 4.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. George, UT grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 72.2k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. George, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,191 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,678 people), and Management Occupations (7,990 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. George, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

74.8k
2021 Value
± 2,569
3.56%
1 Year growth
± 4.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. George, UT grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 72.2k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. George, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,560 people), Retail Trade (9,823 people), and Construction (7,668 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. George, UT, though some of these residents may live in St. George, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,764
Median earning men ± $1,417
$25,962
Median earning women ± $1,078

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,787), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,964), and Public Administration ($68,996).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,512), Public Administration ($44,084), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,550).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 2,093
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 1,256
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 1,236
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $831k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $472k
    Manufacturing
  3. $314k
    Retail Trade

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $19.1B
  2. $18B
  3. $10.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B
2020 Value in Utah
$318B
Projected 2050 Value in Utah
105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $15.7B
  2. $9.02B
  3. $6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee
Senator from Utah3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Mitt Romney
Senator from Utah1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in St. George, UT awarded 3,451 degrees. The student population of St. George, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,845 male students and 7,778 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. George, UT are White (2,744 and 80.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (389 and 11.4%), Two or More Races (93 and 2.73%), and Unknown (62 and 1.82%).

The largest universities in St. George, UT by number of degrees awarded are Dixie State University (2,658 and 77%), Dixie Technical College (549 and 15.9%), and Taylor Andrews Academy-St George (461926) (114 and 3.3%).

The most popular majors in St. George, UT are General Studies (1,103 and 32%), Registered Nursing (302 and 8.75%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (183 and 5.3%).

The median tuition cost in St. George, UT for a public four year colleges is $5,064 for in-state students and $16,188 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in St. George, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,623 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 13,623 students enrolled in St. George, UT, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,420 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 302 degree-majors awarded
  2. 76 degree-majors awarded
  3. 69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. George, UT was Registered Nursing with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in St. George, UT according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,658 degrees awarded
  2. 549 degrees awarded
  3. 114 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dixie State University with 2,658 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. George, UT, which is 0.654 times less than the 2,086 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,744 degrees mean that there were 7.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 389 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($798) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in St. George, UT was $343,700 in 2021, which is 1.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $306,900 to $343,700, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in St. George, UT is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. George, UT have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. George, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. George, UT is $65,040. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in St. George, UT was Summit County, UT with a value of $116,351, followed by Morgan County, UT and Wasatch County, UT, with respective values of $112,721 and $94,044.

Property

$343,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,538
$42,772
Median Property Taxes
±$1,646

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. George, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. George, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

69.7%
Homeownership
2021
71.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in St. George, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. George, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. George, UT was Summit County, UT with a value of $116,351, followed by Morgan County, UT and Wasatch County, UT, with respective values of $112,721 and $94,044.

The following map shows all of the counties in St. George, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$65,040
Median Household Income
± $2,332
61.4k
Number of Households
± 2,246

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.4k households in St. George, UT grew to $65,040 from the previous year's value of $61,747.

The following chart displays the households in St. George, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. George, UT is from Utah.
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Utah
0.477
2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.7%)
  3. Carpooled (9.63%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in St. George, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

18.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. George, UT have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in St. George, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. George, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. George, UT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. George, UT (16k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. George, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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87.5% of the population of St. George, UT has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 9.14% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1737 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.696% increase from the previous year (1725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1455 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 276 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,737 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah

Primary care physicians in Utah see an average of 1,737 patients per year. This represents a 0.696% increase from the previous year (1,725 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

12.5%
Uninsured
41.9%
Employer Coverage
9.14%
Medicaid
16.4%
Medicare
18.6%
Non-Group
1.4%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. George, UT grew by 5.14% from 11.9% to 12.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. George, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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