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Savannah

Georgia · 147,780 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 $46,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147,780
+12%since 2000
from 131,510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+4%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
130K135K140K145K150K1990201020202024Savannah
2024148K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,149
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,102
+54%since 2000
from $16,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(54,082)
Black48.6%(71,845)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(9,789)
Asian3.8%(5,610)
Other2.8%(4,076)
Diversity Score76.3%(112,812)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savannah, Georgia?

Savannah, Georgia has about 147,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savannah, Georgia?

The typical household in Savannah, Georgia earns about $46,149 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 $162,300, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Savannah, Georgia?

About 29.1% 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 20.4% of people in Savannah, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Savannah, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Savannah, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,223 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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