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Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, city, in Chatham County, Georgia. Savannah had 149,440 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 147,780 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 147,898 (±64). GEOID 1369000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
149,440
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 147,780 · ACS 2020-2024: 147,898 ±64
Median household income
$57,137
±$1,715 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$248,900
±$9,593 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,382
±$32 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Savannah and what county is it in?
Savannah is a city in Chatham County, Georgia. It covers 109.4 square miles of land, 1,350 residents per square mile in 2020.
Savannah is in the Savannah, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Savannah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 149,440 people lived in Savannah on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 147,780 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 147,898 (±64).
| Measure | Savannah | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 147,898 ±64 | 300,879 | +2,495 |
| Households | 58,192 ±1,157 | 120,383 | +5,265 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.05 | 2.40 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 68,174 ±896 | 137,532 | +6,221 |
Savannah's population since 2000
From 131,510 in 2000 to 149,440 in 2025: up 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Savannah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Savannah?
The median resident of Savannah is 34.0 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.6%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Savannah | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±0.5 | 37.2 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±0.8 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±0.7 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±0.7 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±0.9 pts | 8.3% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.6% ±1.0 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.9% ±1.3 pts | 38.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.5 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6% ±0.8 pts | 8.7% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4% ±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±0.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9% ±1.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9% ±1.1 pts | 12.9% | −3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±0.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.3% ±1.3 pts | 37.7% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7% ±0.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.4% ±1.2 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.6% ±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Savannah earn?
Half of Savannah's 58,192 households earn less than $57,137 a year (±$1,715), against $71,097 in Chatham County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,298 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,839 after inflation. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Savannah | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,137 ±$1,715 | $71,097 | +$3,839 |
| Mean household income | $80,242 ±$3,273 | $98,268 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,007 ±$1,453 | $40,342 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±1.2 pts | 14.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.1% ±3.5 pts | 21.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.4% ±1.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±0.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±1.0 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Savannah?
Owners occupy 45.4% of Savannah's occupied homes and renters 54.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,900 by its owner (±$9,593). The median renter pays $1,382 a month including utilities, and 47.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Savannah | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,900 ±$9,593 | $302,700 | +$56,296 |
| Median gross rent | $1,382 ±$32 | $1,471 | +$128 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.6% ±2.2 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,592 ±$48 | $1,758 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.4% ±1.5 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.6% ±1.5 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Housing units | 68,174 ±896 | 137,532 | +6,221 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.9% ±1.2 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.0% ±1.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2% ±1.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.5% ±1.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Savannah building?
Builders took permits for 550 new housing units in Savannah in 2025 (534 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Savannah work and get to work?
69.7% of Savannah's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Savannah | Chatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±1.1 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.9% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7% ±1.9 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±1.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±1.3 pts | 11.6% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±0.7 | 23.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Savannah?
43 census tracts lie mostly in Savannah, and 23 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $20,156 (Tract 12) to $123,027 (Tract 30).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 42.12Chatham County | 5,595 | $65,519 |
| Tract 6.01Chatham County | 4,658 | $27,985 |
| Tract 42.08Chatham County | 4,556 | $55,019 |
| Tract 42.11Chatham County | 4,403 | $69,133 |
| Tract 42.10Chatham County | 4,397 | $52,090 |
| Tract 36.02Chatham County | 4,250 | $40,986 |
| Tract 45Chatham County | 4,137 | $52,093 |
| Tract 39Chatham County | 4,109 | $65,717 |
| Tract 40.02Chatham County | 4,069 | $47,806 |
| Tract 34Chatham County | 4,037 | $64,571 |
| Tract 109.01Chatham County | 4,162 | $44,634 |
| Tract 107.07Chatham County | 4,393 | $113,690 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Savannah) · Census block assignment files
How does Savannah compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Savannah is the 184th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Savannah ranks 194th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 199th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd | 360 |
| Median household income | 194th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 139th | 357 |
| Median home value | 141st | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 100th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 132nd | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd | 343 |
| Median age | 260th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 301st | 354 |
| Work from home | 114th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 298th | 359 |
Savannah's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Savannah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Savannah?
2 of the 57 figures for Savannah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Savannah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Savannah.