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South Historic District

Georgia · Savannah · 3,448 residents · 0.463 sq mi
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The short version

South Historic District has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $925,793. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% more than the Savannah median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,684)
Black13.4%(462)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(168)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other2.6%(89)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,607)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,684)
Black13.4%(462)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(168)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other2.6%(89)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,607)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 4,011
Downtown
Pop 4,004
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SOUTH HISTORIC DISTRICT VS
DIA
Income$87,132+6%
Home value$410,000−56%
Population4,011+16%
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SOUTH HISTORIC DISTRICT VS
Downtown
Income$74,135−10%
Home value$908,372−2%
Population4,004+16%
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Income$82,127same
Home value$404,513−56%
Population5,004+45%
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Downtown CBD
Income$70,998−13%
Home value$237,457−74%
Population3,996+16%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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