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St George, SC


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St. George, South Carolina

St. George, South Carolina is 41 miles NW of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 142 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Dorchester county. The town is part of the Charleston - North Charleston metro area. The population of St. George is 2,092.

The People and Families of St. George

In St. George, about 43% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in St. George.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. George had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Among St. George political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $25. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

St. George Housing

Of the housing in St. George, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in St. George than most places in South Carolina.

Commuting

In St. George, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

St George strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%St George Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of St. George, SC

Comparing St George to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population68
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home710
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime13

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