St. George: Demographics & People
St. George is home to 411 people, in 185 households. Population shrank 11.8% from 466 (2022) to 411 (2024). Median age 45.8 years. (8.5y older than Chittenden County; 2.4y older than Vermont). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 90% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Black. 70% of households are family-led. County is losing 1,902 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 24% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household.
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 11.8% from 466 (2022) to 411 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~363 (extrapolated at -5.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 306.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 168,323 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -11.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 466 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 411 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 411 people |
| Population Estimate | 306 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 45.8y is 6.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 45.8 years (vs Vermont 43.4y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Population under 18 | 97 |
| Median age | 45.8 years (vs Vermont 43.4y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 411 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 424 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | -0.07 |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.5% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 90.5% |
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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 160 |
| Share born in this state | 57.9% |
| Share born in another state | 42.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 38.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 17 |
Households & Family Composition
185 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 138 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 138 |
| Married couples with children | 27 |
| Single-parent households | 12 |
| Average household size | 2.22 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 988 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 298 |
| Family households | 130 households |
| Households that are families | 70.3% |
| Total households | 185 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. 4.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 1,902 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 154,517 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 156,419 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -1,902 |
| 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | at-large |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VT-AL |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 50,007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 7 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Chittenden |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 3.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 3.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 4.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 50,007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Chittenden County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 6,394 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 50,007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Chittenden County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 89.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 79.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 70.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 163,774 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 411, shrinking, established, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 411 people |
| Town Summary · County | Chittenden County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade