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Carver Heights

Georgia · Savannah · 5,983 residents · 1.86 sq mi
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The short version

Carver Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,055. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,389. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Savannah median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Carver Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,983
Population density
3,217 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,055
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,038
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,389
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,270
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.7%
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,026)
Black72.5%(4,339)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(173)
Asian1.8%(110)
Other5.6%(335)
Diversity Score55%(3,293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,026)
Black72.5%(4,339)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(173)
Asian1.8%(110)
Other5.6%(335)
Diversity Score55%(3,293)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
Female
57.0%
Foreign born
3.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia?

Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia has about 5,983 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia?

The typical household in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia earns about $30,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia expensive?

In Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia, the median home is worth about $95,389, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia?

About 30.7% of people in Carver Heights, Savannah, Georgia 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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