St. George
City in Washington County, Utah
St. George is a city in Washington County, Utah, with 95,342 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,861 ft (872 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Clara, 5.8 miles NW.
- 95,342residents (2020 Census)
- 2,861 ftelevation · 872 m
- 77.4 sq miland area · 200.5 km²
- 1,232 / sq mipopulation density
- 84790main ZIP code (2 in total)
About St. George
St. George or Saint George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States. It is Utah's fifth-most populous city and the largest outside the Wasatch Front, with a population of 95,342 at the 2020 census. The St. George metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 208,000 residents. Located in southwestern Utah on the Arizona-Utah border, it lies in the northeasternmost part of the Mojave Desert, immediately south of the Pine Valley Mountains, which mark the southern boundary of the Great Basin. St. George lies slightly northwest of the Colorado Plateau, which ends at the Hurricane Fault.
St. George was settled in 1861 to be a cotton mission, earning it the nickname of "Dixie". While the crop never became a successful commodity, the area steadily grew in population. Today, the St. George region is known for its somewhat milder climate compared to the rest of the state, outdoor recreation, which includes state parks and Zion National Park. The city has Utah Tech University, an NCAA Division I institution. St. George is 118 miles (190 km) northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada and 300 miles (480 km) south-southwest of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15.
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Living in St. George
- Median household income
- $76,508
- Median home value
- $496,100
- Median rent
- $1,545/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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St. George had 95,342 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95,342 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,232 per sq mi (476 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. George at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 95,342 (2020) |
| Land area | 77.40 sq mi (200.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0770° N, 113.5765° W |
| ZIP codes | 84790, 84770 |
| Official website | sgcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4965330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. George
- Santa Clara5.8 mi NW
- Washington6.0 mi NE
- Ivins8.8 mi NW
- Hurricane13.0 mi NE
- Dammeron Valley16.4 mi N
- Leeds16.8 mi NE
- Veyo19.1 mi N
- Toquerville20.3 mi NE
- La Verkin20.9 mi NE
- Pine Valley22.0 mi N
- Virgin22.0 mi E
- Beaver Dam, AZ23.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about St. George
What county is St. George in?
St. George is in Washington County, Utah.
What is the population of St. George, UT?
95,342 people lived in St. George at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. George, UT?
The main ZIP code is 84790. Other ZIP codes: 84770.
What is the elevation of St. George?
2,861 feet (872 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. George?
Santa Clara (5.8 mi), Washington (6.0 mi), Ivins (8.8 mi), Hurricane (13.0 mi), Dammeron Valley (16.4 mi).
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