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Savannah

Georgia · 136,286 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 $33,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,900. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.8% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136,286
+4%since 2000
from 131,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,252 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
−3%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
130K135K140K145K150K1990201020202024Savannah
2024148K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,316
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,836
+17%since 2000
from $16,921 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+61%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(49,903)
Black56.8%(74,691)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2,938)
Asian1.5%(1,984)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(85,188)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(49,381)
Black54.9%(74,782)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(6,392)
Asian2%(2,697)
Other1.1%(1,463)
Diversity Score69.3%(94,500)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savannah, Georgia?

Savannah, Georgia has about 136,286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savannah, Georgia?

The typical household in Savannah, Georgia earns about $33,316 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 $144,900, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Savannah, Georgia?

About 23.3% 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 23.8% 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 1,271 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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