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CITY · 2010 ACS

Savannah

Missouri · 5,057 residents · 3.25 sq mi
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Savannah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $113,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
5,057
+6%since 2000
from 4,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,556 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Savannah
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,054
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,996 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,633
+10%since 2000
from $17,809 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,672)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(28)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,884)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(79)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other1.5%(77)
Diversity Score9.6%(485)
Diversity Score
10
+251%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savannah, Missouri?

Savannah, Missouri has about 5,057 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savannah, Missouri?

The typical household in Savannah, Missouri earns about $37,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Savannah, Missouri expensive?

In Savannah, Missouri, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Savannah, Missouri?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Savannah, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Savannah, Missouri?

About 9.3% of people in Savannah, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Savannah, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Savannah, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 705 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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