St. George: Demographics & People
101,995 people call St. George home, in 36,490 households. Population grew 2.8% from 99,184 (2022) to 101,995 (2024). Median age 38.3 years. (0.8y younger than Washington County; 6.1y older than Utah). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 79% White (non-Hispanic) and 14% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.25). 73% of households are family-led. County is gaining 9,598 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 29% adult obesity, 8% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household.
- 27% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.8% from 99,184 (2022) to 101,995 (2024) — about 4.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~104,901 (extrapolated at 1.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 108,853.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 180,279 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 99,184 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 101,995 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 101,995 people |
| Population Estimate | 108,853 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.3y is 0.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.3 years (vs Utah 32.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Population under 18 | 25,201 |
| Median age | 38.3 years (vs Utah 32.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 101,995 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.25 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 84,288 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 588 |
| Asian residents | 1,160 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 12,562 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 25.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 85.5% |
| Asian population | 1.3% |
| Black population | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 14.1% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 78.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 7% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 52,541 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 41,033 |
| Share born in this state | 51.5% |
| Share born in another state | 48.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 6,761 |
| From Europe | 609 |
| From Asia | 20 |
| From Africa | 746 |
Households & Family Composition
36,490 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 73% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 25,347 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 25,188 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 25,347 |
| Married couples with children | 8,147 |
| Single-parent households | 545 |
| Average household size | 2.79 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,466 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 622 |
| Family households | 26,476 households |
| Households that are families | 72.6% |
| Total households | 36,490 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 9,598 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 198,102 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 188,504 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 9,598 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 6,545 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1,607 residents live in group quarters (1.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1,607 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 49,053 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 49 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 53 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Washington |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 13.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 15.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 49,053 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 7,038 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 49,053 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 54.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 177,556 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 101,995, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 101,995 people |
| Town Summary · County | Washington County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade