Savannah, GA Demographics

A map of Savannah's Population by Race

Savannah, Georgia has an estimated population of 147,898, a less than 1% change from the 147,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% Black, 34.6% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Savannah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Savannah has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Savannah, that probability was 62.3% in 2020 and 61.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savannah is ranked the 5th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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). Savannah was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savannah's White Population

51,161 residents of Savannah, or 34.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savannah is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Savannah ranks 523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 36.6% to 34.6%.

Savannah is less White than neighboring Garden City (36.2% White), Georgetown (44.6% White), Henderson (72.2% White), Vernonburg (87.2% White), and Pooler (50.7% White).

Savannah's Black Population

75,238 residents of Savannah, or 50.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savannah is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Savannah ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Savannah's population has increased from 48.6% to 50.9%.

Savannah is more Black than neighboring Garden City (39.3% Black), Georgetown (34.7% Black), Henderson (16.2% Black), Vernonburg (0% Black), and Pooler (31.2% Black).

Savannah's Asian Population

4,358 residents of Savannah, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savannah is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Savannah ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Asian residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.9%.

Savannah is more Asian than neighboring Garden City (1.6% Asian). Savannah is less Asian than neighboring Georgetown (3.8% Asian), Henderson (5% Asian), Vernonburg (11.3% Asian), and Pooler (4.1% Asian).

Savannah's Hispanic Population

11,055 residents of Savannah, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savannah is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Savannah ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Savannah's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.5%.

Savannah is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (1.5% Hispanic), Vernonburg (1.5% Hispanic), and Pooler (6% Hispanic). Savannah is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (18.6% Hispanic), and Georgetown (8.9% Hispanic).

Savannah's Native American/Other Population

990 residents of Savannah, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Savannah is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Savannah ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savannah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Savannah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (0.3% Native American/Other), Henderson (0% Native American/Other), and Vernonburg (0% Native American/Other). Savannah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (1.4% Native American/Other), and Pooler (1.3% Native American/Other).

Savannah's Multiracial Population

5,096 residents of Savannah, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savannah is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Savannah ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Savannah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Savannah is more Multiracial than neighboring Vernonburg (0% Multiracial). Savannah is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (4.1% Multiracial), Georgetown (6.6% Multiracial), Henderson (5.1% Multiracial), and Pooler (6.6% 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.