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- St. George's population figures vary by source (27k-39k depending on whether measuring city proper or broader parish/metro area); most reliable recent estimate is ~34k for city proper.
- The city's demographic character is predominantly Caribbean-born (94-95%), with historical waves of British and French colonial settlement still visible in architecture and institutions.
- Major population inflows are from other Caribbean nations, the US, UK, and Canada—reflecting tourism, education (St. George's University), and business ties.
- St. George's is a commercial port and tourism destination, not a tech hub; expat presence is mainly linked to education, tourism, and government rather than digital/remote work.
Ethnic Composition
African Descent
- Percentage
- 82.4
- Year
- 2026
Mixed
- Percentage
- 13.3
- Year
- 2026
East Indian
- Percentage
- 1.6
- Year
- 2001
European
- Percentage
- 0.4
- Year
- 2001
Other (Lebanese/Syrian, Chinese, Indigenous Carib)
- Percentage
- 2.3
- Year
- 2001
Foreign Born Population
- Percentage Estimate
- approximately 5-6% of national population
- Migrant Stock 2010
- 6980
- Note
- Data from 2001-2011 census period; recent current figures unavailable
Top Source Countries
CARICOM nations
- Percentage
- 32.24
United States
- Percentage
- 19.42
United Kingdom
- Percentage
- 9.54
Canada
- Percentage
- 6.79
India
- Percentage
- 3.57
Business And Tech Presence
- Note
- Limited documented tech sector; St. George's is primarily a commercial, port, and tourism hub
- Expat Community Notes
- No substantial documented digital nomad or tech hub presence; city serves primarily traditional Caribbean commerce and tourism
Primary Economy
- Tourism (growing sector)
- Port/maritime commerce
- Agriculture (nutmeg, cocoa export)
- Government and public services
Major Institutions
St. George's University School of Medicine
- Type
- Educational (medical school with significant international student body)
Language
- Creole
- Grenadian Creole English (widespread colloquial use)
- Official
- English
Religion
- Year
- 2011
- Protestant
- 49.2
- Roman Catholic
- 36
- Other Non Religious
- 14.8
City Population
- Year
- 2025
- Estimate
- 33734
- Note
- Various sources show estimates ranging from 27,400 (St. George parish) to 39,000 for the broader metropolitan/administrative area; city proper figure is lower
National Population
- Year
- 2026
- Estimate
- 117362
Population Density Per Km2
345
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this local demographics research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.