Savanna, IL Demographics

A map of Savanna's Population by Race

Savanna, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,816, a slight increase from the 2,783 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 7.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Savanna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Savanna has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Savanna, that probability was 26.8% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savanna is ranked the 436th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Savanna was ranked the 441st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savanna's White Population

2,437 residents of Savanna, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savanna is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Savanna ranks 1013th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savanna's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Savanna's population has increased from 85.0% to 86.5%.

Savanna is more White than neighboring Thomson (42.2% White). Savanna is less White than neighboring Sabula (97.4% White), Andover (100% White), Mount Carroll (93.4% White), and Miles (95% White).

Savanna's Black Population

8 residents of Savanna, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savanna is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Savanna ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savanna's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Black residents' share of Savanna's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.3%.

Savanna is more Black than neighboring Sabula (0% Black), Andover (0% Black), and Miles (0% Black). Savanna is less Black than neighboring Thomson (32.6% Black), and Mount Carroll (1.1% Black).

Savanna's Asian Population

45 residents of Savanna, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savanna is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Savanna ranks 977th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savanna's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1025.0%. Asian residents' share of Savanna's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.6%.

Savanna is more Asian than neighboring Sabula (0% Asian), Thomson (0.9% Asian), Andover (0% Asian), Mount Carroll (1.5% Asian), and Miles (0% Asian).

Savanna's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Savanna, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savanna is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Savanna ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savanna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Savanna's population has decreased from 9.1% to 7.7%.

Savanna is more Hispanic than neighboring Sabula (2% Hispanic), Andover (0% Hispanic), Mount Carroll (2.7% Hispanic), and Miles (0.8% Hispanic). Savanna is less Hispanic than neighboring Thomson (20.7% Hispanic).

Savanna's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Savanna, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Savanna is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Savanna ranks 465th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savanna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savanna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Savanna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sabula (0% Native American/Other), Andover (0% Native American/Other), Mount Carroll (0.3% Native American/Other), and Miles (0% Native American/Other). Savanna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thomson (2.7% Native American/Other).

Savanna's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Savanna, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savanna is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Savanna ranks 801st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savanna's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Savanna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Savanna is more Multiracial than neighboring Sabula (0.5% Multiracial), Thomson (0.9% Multiracial), Andover (0% Multiracial), and Mount Carroll (1.1% Multiracial). Savanna is less Multiracial than neighboring Miles (4.3% 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.