Savage, MD Demographics

A map of Savage's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,972	2,238	36.1%	29.7%
White	2,961	2,892	35.9%	38.3%
Hispanic	1,207	1,117	14.6%	14.8%
Asian	650	836	7.9%	11.1%
Multiracial	385	361	4.7%	4.8%
Native American/Other	64	98	0.8%	1.3%

Savage, Maryland has an estimated population of 8,239, an increase from the 7,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.1% Black, 35.9% White, 14.6% Hispanic, 7.9% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Savage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Savage has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Savage, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 71.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savage is ranked the 159th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Savage was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savage's White Population

2,961 residents of Savage, or 35.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savage is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Savage ranks 417th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Savage's population has decreased from 38.3% to 35.9%.

Savage is more White than neighboring North Laurel (27.1% White), Jessup (26.8% White), and Maryland City (21% White). Savage is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (51.6% White), and Columbia (42.3% White).

Savage's Black Population

2,972 residents of Savage, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savage is higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Savage ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Black residents' share of Savage's population has increased from 29.7% to 36.1%.

Savage is more Black than neighboring North Laurel (33.3% Black), Scaggsville (15.9% Black), and Columbia (28% Black). Savage is less Black than neighboring Jessup (55.3% Black), and Maryland City (41.9% Black).

Savage's Asian Population

650 residents of Savage, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savage is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Savage ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Asian residents' share of Savage's population has decreased from 11.1% to 7.9%.

Savage is more Asian than neighboring Jessup (6.2% Asian). Savage is less Asian than neighboring North Laurel (17% Asian), Scaggsville (17.4% Asian), and Columbia (11.8% Asian).

Savage's Hispanic Population

1,207 residents of Savage, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savage is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Savage ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Savage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.6%.

Savage is more Hispanic than neighboring Jessup (8.1% Hispanic), Scaggsville (8.5% Hispanic), and Columbia (10.1% Hispanic). Savage is less Hispanic than neighboring North Laurel (17.1% Hispanic), and Maryland City (27.4% Hispanic).

Savage's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Savage, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Savage is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Savage ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savage's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Savage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jessup (0.7% Native American/Other), Maryland City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Scaggsville (0.3% Native American/Other). Savage is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Laurel (1.5% Native American/Other).

Savage's Multiracial Population

385 residents of Savage, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savage is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Savage ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Savage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Savage is more Multiracial than neighboring North Laurel (3.9% Multiracial), Jessup (2.9% Multiracial), and Maryland City (1.6% Multiracial). Savage is less Multiracial than neighboring Scaggsville (6.2% Multiracial), and Columbia (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.