St. George City PUMA, UT

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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

71,339

3.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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%).

10.7% of the households in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County--St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT was $343,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

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

St. George City PUMA, UT borders Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, Rural Nevada PUMA, NV, and Cedar City PUMA, UT.

United States Nevada Utah

Population & Diversity

St. George City PUMA, UT is home to a population of 177k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.67% of St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in St. George City PUMA, UT are Spanish (13,640 households), Portuguese (731 households), and German (574 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,751

Women

50.2%

87,906

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 176,657 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. George City PUMA, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. George City PUMA, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 538
White (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.09k
Other (Hispanic)
5.91k ± 1.22k

10.9%

Hispanic Population

19.3k people

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

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,472 ± 1,432 people
El Salvador
925 ± 745 people
Guatemala
726 ± 660 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. George City PUMA, UT was Mexico, the natal country of 3,472 St. George City PUMA, UT residents, followed by El Salvador with 925 and Guatemala with 726.

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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT was 5.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. George City PUMA, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,640 households (8.24%)
Portuguese
731 households (0.442%)
German
574 households (0.347%)

10.7% of the households in St. George City PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. George City PUMA, UT was Spanish. 8.24% of the households in St. George City PUMA, UT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,629 ± 463
Korea
1,489 ± 363
Gulf War (2001-)
1,219 ± 283

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

Economy

The economy of St. George City PUMA, UT employs 71.3k people. The largest industries in St. George City PUMA, UT are Construction (7,073 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,184 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,619 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($256,969), Offices of physicians ($154,888), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($110,198).

Males in St. George City PUMA, UT have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,915. The income inequality in St. George City PUMA, UT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,958

Women

44.8%

38,214

Men

55.2%

The workforce of St. George City PUMA, UT in 2020 was 69,172 people, with 44.8% woman, and 55.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in St. George City PUMA, UT.

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Occupations

71.3k

2021 Value

3.13%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. George City PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 3.13%, from 69.2k employees to 71.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. George City PUMA, UT, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,516 people), Customer service representatives (2,438 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,137 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. George City PUMA, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.3k

2021 Value

3.13%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. George City PUMA, UT grew at a rate of 3.13%, from 69.2k employees to 71.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. George City PUMA, UT, are Construction (7,073 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,184 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,619 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. George City PUMA, UT, though some of these residents may live in St. George City PUMA, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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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Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for St. George City PUMA, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in St. George City PUMA, UT awarded 3,451 degrees. The student population of St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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 Washington County--St. George City PUMA, 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 Washington County--St. George City PUMA, UT for a public four year colleges is $5,064 for in-state students and $16,188 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
302 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
69 degree-majors awarded

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

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Dixie State University
2,658 degrees awarded
Dixie Technical College
549 degrees awarded
Taylor Andrews Academy-St George (461926)
114 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. George City PUMA, 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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.412% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.495% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. George City PUMA, UT in 2021 were Some college (38.7k), High School or Equivalent (30.7k), and Bachelors Degree (21.9k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in St. George City PUMA, UT is $65,040. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. George City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $106,773, followed by Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and West Jordan (West), Herriman & South Jordan (West) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $102,391 and $101,389.

Housing

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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

71.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. George City PUMA, UT was Draper (Northwest) & Sandy (South) Cities PUMA, UT with a value of $106,773, followed by Spanish Fork, Springville, Lehi (Northeast) & Highland Cities PUMA, UT and West Jordan (West), Herriman & South Jordan (West) Cities PUMA, UT, with respective values of $102,391 and $101,389.

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

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 City PUMA, UT grew to $65,040 from the previous year's value of $61,747.

The following chart displays the households in St. George City PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in St. George City PUMA, UT

0.481

2020 Wage GINI in St. George City PUMA, UT

In 2021, the income inequality in St. George City PUMA, UT was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. George City PUMA, UT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. George City PUMA, UT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in St. George City PUMA, UT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (9.63%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in St. George City PUMA, 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.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. George City PUMA, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. George City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.5% of the population of St. George City PUMA, 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.

Coverage

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.

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 City PUMA, UT grew by 5.14% from 11.9% to 12.5%.

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