Savannah, GA Demographics
What is the population of Savannah?
There are 147,583 residents in Savannah, with a median age of 33.5. Of this, 47.58% are males and 52.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.12% of the resident pool in Savannah, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.3%. Additionally, 3.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 112,814 people in Savannah currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 147,583 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 70,226 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 77,357 | 0.5% |
Male Population 47.58%
Female Population 52.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.5 | 0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 135,953 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,352 | -1.3% |
| Not Citizen | 5,278 | -1.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.12%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.3%
Not Citizen 3.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,193 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,214 | -9.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,386 | 9.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,245 | 10.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 112,814 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.82%
Moved from Same County 11.12%
Moved from Same State 4.38%
Moved from Different State 6.34%
Same House as Last Year 77.35%
What are the employment statistics in Savannah?
White-collar workers make up 79.08% of the working population in Savannah, while blue-collar employees account for 20.92%. There are also 6,932 entrepreneurs in Savannah (9.92% of the workforce); 48,005 workers employed in private companies (68.67%); and 9,546 people working in governmental institutions (13.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 55,283 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 14,623 | 6.4% |
White Collar 79.08%
Blue Collar 20.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,932 | 5.0% |
| Private Companies | 48,005 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,546 | 4.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,423 | -1.9% |
Self Employees 9.92%
Private Companies 68.67%
Governmental Workers 13.66%
Not for Profit Companies 7.76%
How many households are there in Savannah?
There are a total of 57,673 households in Savannah, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.85% of these Savannah households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.15%. Additionally, 24.53% of households have children and 75.47% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 57,673 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 31,632 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 26,041 | 5.3% |
Family Households 54.85%
Non-Family Households 45.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,149 | -2.7% |
| Households without Children | 43,524 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 24.53%
Households without Children 75.47%
What are the median and average incomes in Savannah?
The average annual household income in Savannah is $75,494, while the median household income sits at $54,748 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,244, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,045. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $25,713 and $48,157, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,494 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 110,993 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Savannah?
There are 67,223 housing units in Savannah, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 57,673 occupied housing units in Savannah, 45.89% are owner-occupied, while 54.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $223,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,194 per month in Savannah.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 67,223 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,419 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,136 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,869 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,584 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,565 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,140 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,727 | 10.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,093 | -5.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,335 | 15.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 355 | 303.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 57,673 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,468 | 4.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $31,205 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 45.89%
Renter Occupied 54.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,827 | 2.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,641 | 7.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $223,300 | 20.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $168,200 | 20.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,194 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 63.57%
Without Mortgage 36.43%
What is the level of education in Savannah?
Approximately 36.13% of the population in Savannah holds a high school degree (that's 42,596 residents), while 27.76% have attained a college certificate (30,364 locals) and 18.05% have a bachelor's degree (21,279 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,976 | -3.8% |
| Some High School | 42,596 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 30,364 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 6,935 | 0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21,279 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,389 | 4.0% |
No High School 2.52%
Some High School 36.13%
Some College 27.76%
Associate Degree 5.88%
Bachelor's Degree 18.05%
Graduate Degree 9.66%
What is the marital status of Savannah residents?
A total of 58,785 people in Savannah have never been married (which represents 48.26% of the total population), while 41,302 of them are wedded (33.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,897 (2.38%) and 14,580 (11.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 58,785 | 2.8% |
| Married | 41,302 | -1.3% |
| Separated | 2,897 | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 7,137 | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 14,580 | 14,580.0% |
Never Married 48.26%
Married 33.91%
Separated 2.38%
Widowed 5.86%
Divorced 11.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Savannah?
The top three means of transportation people in Savannah use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 57,034 residents commute by car, 2,649 prefer going to work by walking and 1,961 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 57,034 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,961 | -9.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 49 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 961 | 16.2% |
| Motorcycle | 47 | -29.9% |
| TaxiCab | 227 | -31.0% |
| Walk | 2,649 | -9.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Savannah by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31302 | 8,420 | 3,031 | $62,773.00 | $78,242.00 |
| 31401 | 20,421 | 8,786 | $49,881.00 | $81,963.00 |
| 31404 | 32,516 | 13,043 | $45,872.00 | $67,544.00 |
| 31405 | 37,751 | 14,707 | $54,197.00 | $85,754.00 |
| 31406 | 34,090 | 13,770 | $62,698.00 | $99,297.00 |
| 31407 | 21,314 | 8,006 | $77,270.00 | $88,500.00 |
| 31408 | 11,465 | 3,827 | $46,635.00 | $58,160.00 |
| 31409 | 630 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 31415 | 12,126 | 4,179 | $35,753.00 | $58,332.00 |
| 31419 | 58,073 | 22,438 | $66,078.00 | $86,107.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.