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Savage

Maryland · 8,239 residents · 2.736 sq mi
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Savage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $424,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

8,239
−1%since 2023
from 8,284 in 2023
2010 – 2024
3,011 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 3,028 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.1
+1%since 2023
from 36.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6K6K7K8K9K201020202024Savage
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$116,895
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,353 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$54,134
Unchangedsince 2023
from $54,384 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.394
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$424,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $405,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,053
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,106 in 2023
US average: $1,442
58.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
41.4% rent
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
41.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.6
+5%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(3,371)
Black28.7%(2,379)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(1,388)
Asian9.3%(767)
Other4.6%(379)
Diversity Score89.1%(7,385)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(2,961)
Black36.1%(2,972)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(1,207)
Asian7.9%(650)
Other5.4%(449)
Diversity Score88.8%(7,313)
89
Unchangedsince 2023
from 89 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+1%since 2023
from 23.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
17.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
81.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
46.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
15.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
72.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Savage, Maryland?

Savage, Maryland has about 8,239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savage, Maryland?

The typical household in Savage, Maryland earns about $116,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Savage, Maryland expensive?

In Savage, Maryland, the median home is worth about $424,300, and the typical rent is about $2,053 a month.

How educated are people in Savage, Maryland?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Savage, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Savage, Maryland?

About 5.6% of people in Savage, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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