Savannah, Georgia Population 2023

145,870

Savannah is a city located in Chatham County Georgia. Savannah has a 2023 population of 145,870. It is also the county seat of Chatham County.Savannah is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 147,701 in 2020.

The average household income in Savannah is $69,653 with a poverty rate of 19.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Savannah is 33.2 years, 32.8 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.

What’s most notable about Savannah is that it is the oldest city in Georgia, having been established in 1733. Savannah serves as the county seat of Chatham County and serves an important role as an industrial center and seaport.

Savannah Population Statistics

Today, Savannah’s port and tourism are the main drivers of the economy. Savannah is also one of the largest ports for shipping container traffic and is home to many company headquarters including TitleMax and JCB. Many students also call Savannah home as it is the location of several universities and colleges, including Armstrong State University, Savannah State University and Savannah College of Art and Design.

Savannah Population Growth

Savannah has seen its share of ups and downs when it comes to population. While the city saw significant growth throughout many decades, the census taken at 1970 showed that the population declined by over 20%. It bounced back almost entirely by the time of the next census but was down again during the poll taken in 1990 and 2000. At the time of the last census taken in 2010, the population was up 3.6%. Recent estimates show that the city’s growth is on the upswing again, up 7.7% since the last census in 2016 and almost reaching its peak population recorded at the time of the 1960 census.

Savannah was first founded in 1733 with the arrival of General James Oglethorpe and other settlers. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the area was inhabited by Yamacraws and Tomochichi. The Georgia colony was also founded on the same date as the founding of Savannah. It was in 1751 when Savannah was made the capital of Georgia. By the late 1800s, it was also an important commercial port.

The city was seized by the British during the Revolutionary War, who later left in 1782. The city continued to grow, and through the 19th century, it was one of the most prosperous seaports in the country as well as one of the most populous cities of the Confederacy. However, toward the end of the century, the population began to drop. Also notable is that during the 19th century, Savannah State University was founded. It is the oldest public college for African Americans in the state.

The city continued to thrive as a seaport and cashed in on the cotton industry. The city became even more prosperous with the entry into the heavy industry and manufacturing sectors in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During the early 1900s, the city’s population began to grow again, while more people were also moving to areas outside of the city center.

Today, the city is a popular tourist destination. Its cobblestone streets and historic buildings are just a few of the many attractions that bring in visitors every year. Other notable attractions include the home of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low and the Telfair Academy of Arts and Science, which is one of the South’s first museums that was open to the public. The downtown area of Savannah is designated as a National Historic Landmark District and is one of the largest in the United States.

Savannah Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Savannah was:

  • Black or African American: 52.35%
  • White: 39.24%
  • Two or more races: 4.09%
  • Asian: 2.53%
  • Other race: 1.5%
  • Native American: 0.19%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.1%
State
Georgia
Land Area (mi²)
103.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,403.80/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.42% (-608)
Growth Since 2020
-1.24% (-1,831)
The current population of Savannah, Georgia is 145,870 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 147,701.

Savannah, Georgia Population 2023

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American77,44152.35%
White58,04939.24%
Two or more races6,0504.09%
Asian3,7452.53%
Other race2,2221.5%
Native American2770.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1460.1%
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Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Savannah Population by Race

Savannah Population Pyramid 2023

Savannah Median Age

33.2

Total

32.8

Male

33.6

Female

Savannah Adults

There are 116,404 adults, (20,143 of whom are seniors) in Savannah.

Savannah Age Dependency

53.7

Age Dependency Ratio

20.9

Old Age Dependency Ratio

32.8

Child Dependency Ratio

Savannah Sex Ratio

Female77,01152.06%
Male70,91947.94%

Savannah Population by Age

Savannah Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All56,1552.4645.154.9
Non Family24,7341.3734.965.1
Married17,6523.2168.631.4
Female10,9853.5630.769.3
Male2,7843.1543.856.2
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3.23

Average Family Size

2.46

Average Household Size

45.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Savannah Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Savannah Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Savannah Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.53%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.55%.

Savannah Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$33,725

Average Earnings

$37,902

Average Male

$31,716

Average Female

Savannah Earnings by Educational Attainment

Savannah Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Savannah Language

90.08% of Savannah residents speak only English, while 9.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.32% of the population.

Savannah Language

Savannah Poverty by Race

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black73,41417,17823.4%
White49,6266,81913.74%
Hispanic8,9612,23924.99%
Multiple5,5831,07419.24%
Asian3,43276922.41%
Other2,08736417.44%
Native2372510.55%
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19.82%

Overall Poverty Rate

18.15%

Male Poverty Rate

21.31%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Savannah

The race most likely to be in poverty in Savannah is Hispanic, with 24.99% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Savannah is Native, with 10.55% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.82%.

Savannah Poverty

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade26.1%
High School17.18%
Some College14.27%
Bachelors or Greater8.06%
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Savannah Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed38.83%
Male Unemployed30.88%
Female Employed11.76%
Male Employed8.18%
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Savannah Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Savannah Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Savannah Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

32.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

34.2%

Male Marriage Rate

30.3%

Female Marriage Rate

Savannah Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Savannah Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Savannah Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Savannah Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

9,133

Number of Veterans

7,799

Male Veterans

1,334

Female Veterans

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Savannah Veterans by War

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Savannah Veterans by Age

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Savannah Veterans by Race

Savannah Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

9.61%

Veteran Poverty Rate

28.71%

Veteran Disability Rate

Savannah Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

64.2%

Labor Force Participation

58.1%

Employment Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

Savannah Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Savannah Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Savannah Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

60.62%

Born in Savannah

100.45%

Native Born

6.58%

Foreign Born

3.87%

Non Citizen

2.71%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100.45% of Savannah residents were born in the United States, with 60.62% having been born in Georgia. 3.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Savannah Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
18005,146-137,1301.46%
18105,215690.13%
18207,5232,3083.73%
18307,303-220-0.3%
184011,2143,9114.38%
185015,3124,0983.16%
186022,2926,9803.83%
187028,2355,9432.39%
188030,7092,4740.84%
189043,18912,4803.47%
190054,24411,0552.31%
191065,06410,8201.84%
192083,25218,1882.5%
193085,0241,7720.21%
194095,99610,9721.22%
1950119,63823,6422.23%
1960149,24529,6072.24%
1970118,349-30,896-2.29%
1980141,65423,3051.81%
1990137,560-4,094-0.29%
2000131,510-6,050-0.45%
2010136,286
2011137,4351,1490.84%
2012138,5841,1490.84%
2013139,7331,1490.83%
2014140,8821,1490.82%
2015142,0311,1490.82%
2016143,1801,1490.81%
2017144,3291,1490.8%
2018145,4781,1490.8%
2019146,6271,1490.79%
2020147,7011,0740.73%
2021147,088-613-0.42%
2022146,478-610-0.41%
2023145,870-608-0.42%
2024145,265-605-0.41%
2025144,662-603-0.42%
2026144,062-600-0.41%
2027143,464-598-0.42%
2028142,869-595-0.41%
2029142,276-593-0.42%
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Savannah Population by Year