Savannah, MO Demographics

A map of Savannah's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,776	4,661	94.5%	92.0%
Multiracial	176	233	3.5%	4.6%
Black	60	31	1.2%	0.6%
Hispanic	30	114	0.6%	2.2%
Asian	6	11	0.1%	0.2%
Native American/Other	5	19	0.1%	0.4%

Savannah, Missouri has an estimated population of 5,053, a less than 1% change from the 5,069 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 15.2% in 2020 and 10.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savannah is ranked the 143rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savannah's White Population

4,776 residents of Savannah, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savannah is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Savannah ranks 346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Savannah's population has increased from 92.0% to 94.5%.

Savannah is more White than neighboring Country Club (88.6% White). Savannah is less White than neighboring Amazonia (100% White), Rosendale (100% White), Rea (97.4% White), and Cosby (95.4% White).

Savannah's Black Population

60 residents of Savannah, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savannah is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Savannah ranks 516th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.5%. Black residents' share of Savannah's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Savannah is more Black than neighboring Amazonia (0% Black), Rosendale (0% Black), and Rea (0% Black). Savannah is less Black than neighboring Country Club (1.8% Black), and Cosby (4.6% Black).

Savannah's Asian Population

6 residents of Savannah, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savannah is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Savannah ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Asian residents' share of Savannah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Savannah is more Asian than neighboring Amazonia (0% Asian), Country Club (0% Asian), Rosendale (0% Asian), Rea (0% Asian), and Cosby (0% Asian).

Savannah's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Savannah, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savannah is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Savannah ranks 568th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.6%.

Savannah is more Hispanic than neighboring Amazonia (0% Hispanic), Rosendale (0% Hispanic), Rea (0% Hispanic), and Cosby (0% Hispanic). Savannah is less Hispanic than neighboring Country Club (7% Hispanic).

Savannah's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Savannah, or 0.1% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Savannah ranks 700th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savannah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Savannah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amazonia (0% Native American/Other), Rosendale (0% Native American/Other), Rea (0% Native American/Other), and Cosby (0% Native American/Other). Savannah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Country Club (0.2% Native American/Other).

Savannah's Multiracial Population

176 residents of Savannah, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savannah is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Savannah ranks 568th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.5%.

Savannah is more Multiracial than neighboring Amazonia (0% Multiracial), Country Club (2.4% Multiracial), Rosendale (0% Multiracial), Rea (2.6% Multiracial), and Cosby (0% 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.