With 3,448 people, South Historic District is a neighborhood in Savannah. This is an unusually credentialed place: 67% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $925,793. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 43% ahead of the Savannah median. Density works out to 7,447 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Historic District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,448
Population density
7,447 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.46 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,936
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,127
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$925,793
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,750
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.79 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,684)
Black13.4%(462)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(168)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other2.6%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,684)
Black13.4%(462)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(168)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other2.6%(89)
Diversity Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia?
South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia has about 3,448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia?
The typical household in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia earns about $81,936 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia expensive?
In South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia, the median home is worth about $925,793, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.
How educated are people in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia?
About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia?
About 22.0% of people in South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.
