Savage, MN Demographics

A map of Savage's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	23,745	23,593	72.2%	72.7%
Black	3,243	2,823	9.9%	8.7%
Asian	2,158	2,908	6.6%	9.0%
Multiracial	2,041	1,336	6.2%	4.1%
Hispanic	1,647	1,526	5.0%	4.7%
Native American/Other	55	279	0.2%	0.9%

Savage, Minnesota has an estimated population of 32,889, a slight increase from the 32,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.2% White, 9.9% Black, 6.6% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, and 0.2% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Minnesota 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 45.2% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savage is ranked the 30th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savage's White Population

23,745 residents of Savage, or 72.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savage is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Savage ranks 803rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Savage's population has decreased from 72.7% to 72.2%.

Savage is more White than neighboring Burnsville (61.5% White), Bloomington (65% White), Shakopee (63.1% White), and Eden Prairie (69.9% White). Savage is less White than neighboring Prior Lake (79.2% White).

Savage's Black Population

3,243 residents of Savage, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savage is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Savage ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Black residents' share of Savage's population has increased from 8.7% to 9.9%.

Savage is more Black than neighboring Prior Lake (2.2% Black), and Eden Prairie (5.7% Black). Savage is less Black than neighboring Burnsville (13.4% Black), Bloomington (12% Black), and Shakopee (10.1% Black).

Savage's Asian Population

2,158 residents of Savage, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savage is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Savage ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Asian residents' share of Savage's population has decreased from 9.0% to 6.6%.

Savage is more Asian than neighboring Prior Lake (5.5% Asian), Burnsville (5.4% Asian), and Bloomington (5.1% Asian). Savage is less Asian than neighboring Shakopee (12.2% Asian), and Eden Prairie (13% Asian).

Savage's Hispanic Population

1,647 residents of Savage, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savage is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Savage ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Savage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Savage is less Hispanic than neighboring Prior Lake (5.8% Hispanic), Burnsville (12.3% Hispanic), Bloomington (11.2% Hispanic), Shakopee (8.5% Hispanic), and Eden Prairie (5.1% Hispanic).

Savage's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Savage, or 0.2% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Savage ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savage's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Savage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prior Lake (2% Native American/Other), Burnsville (1% Native American/Other), Bloomington (1.8% Native American/Other), Shakopee (0.9% Native American/Other), and Eden Prairie (1.5% Native American/Other).

Savage's Multiracial Population

2,041 residents of Savage, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savage is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Savage ranks 328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savage's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Savage's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.2%.

Savage is more Multiracial than neighboring Prior Lake (5.2% Multiracial), Bloomington (4.9% Multiracial), Shakopee (5.2% Multiracial), and Eden Prairie (4.7% Multiracial). Savage is less Multiracial than neighboring Burnsville (6.4% 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.