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Savage

Maryland · 7,542 residents · 2.736 sq mi
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Savage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,453. Population has grown 17% since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $346,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,542
+17%since 2019
from 6,428 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,757 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 2,349 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−5%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K7K8K9K201020202024Savage
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,453
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,323 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,036
−6%since 2019
from $44,760 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $336,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,582
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,359 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
41.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+8%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(3,321)
Black30.8%(1,980)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(712)
Asian4.6%(294)
Other1.9%(121)
Diversity Score77.9%(5,010)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(2,892)
Black29.7%(2,238)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,117)
Asian11.1%(836)
Other3.5%(265)
Diversity Score89.4%(6,741)
Diversity Score
89
+15%since 2019
from 78 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−6%since 2019
from 28.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Female
51.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Foreign born
10.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savage, Maryland?

Savage, Maryland has about 7,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savage, Maryland?

The typical household in Savage, Maryland earns about $91,453 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 $346,800, and the typical rent is about $1,582 a month.

How educated are people in Savage, Maryland?

About 45.8% 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 8.6% of people in Savage, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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