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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Savannah

Georgia · 131,510 residents · 108.888 sq mi
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Savannah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,038. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $78,300. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

131,510
−4%since 1990
from 137,557 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,208 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,263 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+3%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
130K135K140K145K150K1990201020202024Savannah
2024148K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,038
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,102 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,921
+54%since 1990
from $10,978 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$564
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
49.7% rent
2.7
+10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47%(64,596)
Black51.3%(70,523)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,737)
Asian1.2%(1,632)
Diversity Score66%(90,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(49,903)
Black56.8%(74,691)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2,938)
Asian1.5%(1,984)
Diversity Score64.8%(85,188)
65
−2%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savannah, Georgia?

Savannah, Georgia has about 131,510 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Savannah, Georgia?

The typical household in Savannah, Georgia earns about $29,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Savannah, Georgia expensive?

In Savannah, Georgia, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Savannah, Georgia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Savannah, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Savannah, Georgia?

About 21.8% of people in Savannah, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Savannah, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Savannah, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,047 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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