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Savage

Maryland · 7,054 residents · 2.736 sq mi
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Savage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $330,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,054
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 7,045 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,578 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2,575 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 32.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,068
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $94,063 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,831
+5%vs 2011
vs $37,122 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.336 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $320,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,268
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,366 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+11%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(3,133)
Black36.3%(2,558)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(357)
Asian10.9%(767)
Other3.3%(230)
Diversity Score81.9%(5,767)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(3,573)
Black27.6%(1,947)
Hispanic / Latino8%(565)
Asian9.3%(658)
Other3.3%(233)
Diversity Score80.4%(5,671)
Diversity Score
80
−2%vs 2011
vs 82 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 27.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Female
49.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Foreign born
15.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savage, Maryland?

Savage, Maryland has about 7,054 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savage, Maryland?

The typical household in Savage, Maryland earns about $87,068 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 $330,600, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.

How educated are people in Savage, Maryland?

About 44.7% 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 6.2% of people in Savage, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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