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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Savannah

Tennessee · 6,569 residents · 6.821 sq mi
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Savannah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,895. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,569
−5%vs 2000
vs 6,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
963 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Savannah
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,895
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,779 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,281
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,101 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $360 in 2000
US average: $450
63.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.0% in 2000
36.6% rent
2.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(6,160)
Black8.5%(591)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(78)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(1,587)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(5,951)
Black9.1%(601)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(17)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,404)
21
−7%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.8%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−13%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Savannah, Tennessee?

Savannah, Tennessee has about 6,569 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Savannah, Tennessee?

The typical household in Savannah, Tennessee earns about $15,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Savannah, Tennessee expensive?

In Savannah, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Savannah, Tennessee?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Savannah, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Savannah, Tennessee?

About 26.3% of people in Savannah, Tennessee 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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