St. George: Demographics & People
St. George's population stands at 142 people, in 57 households. Population shrank 2.1% from 145 (2022) to 142 (2024). Median age 43.4 years. (7.9y younger than Tucker County; 0.5y older than West Virginia). Children under 18 are 32% of the population. Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 93% of households are family-led. County is gaining 149 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household.
- 7% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 2.1% from 145 (2022) to 142 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~139 (extrapolated at -1.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 135.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,762 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -2.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 145 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 142 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 142 people |
| Population Estimate | 135 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.4y is 4.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 32% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.4 years (vs West Virginia 42.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 31.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Population under 18 | 45 |
| Median age | 43.4 years (vs West Virginia 42.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 142 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 145 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% |
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).
| Residents born in this state | 109 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 33 |
| Share born in this state | 76.8% |
| Share born in another state | 23.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12 |
Households & Family Composition
57 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 93% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 51 families, 43% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 51 |
| Married couples with children | 22 |
| Single-parent households | 16 |
| Average household size | 2.64 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 63 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 7 |
| Family households | 53 households |
| Households that are families | 93.0% |
| Total households | 57 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. The surrounding county is gaining 149 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,170 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,021 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 149 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | WV-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 54,093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 54 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 93 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Tucker |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 54,093 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Tucker County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 264 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 54,093 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Tucker County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 68.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 62.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 53.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 6,839 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 31.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 142, declining, established, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 142 people |
| Town Summary · County | Tucker County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade