Savannah, TX Demographics

A map of Savannah's Population by Race

Savannah, Texas has an estimated population of 6,469, a less than 1% change from the 6,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.5% White, 25.9% Black, 13.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.0% 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 Texas 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 62.5% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savannah is ranked the 360th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savannah's White Population

3,592 residents of Savannah, or 55.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savannah is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Savannah ranks 878th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 56.3% to 55.5%.

Savannah is more White than neighboring Paloma Creek (46.3% White), Paloma Creek South (27.8% White), Little Elm (41.3% White), and Hackberry (30.1% White). Savannah is less White than neighboring Providence Village (57.9% White).

Savannah's Black Population

1,677 residents of Savannah, or 25.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savannah is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Savannah ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.6%. Black residents' share of Savannah's population has increased from 16.3% to 25.9%.

Savannah is more Black than neighboring Paloma Creek (14.9% Black), Little Elm (21.3% Black), Providence Village (14.6% Black), and Hackberry (24.5% Black). Savannah is less Black than neighboring Paloma Creek South (44% Black).

Savannah's Asian Population

147 residents of Savannah, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savannah is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Savannah ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Asian residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.3%.

Savannah is more Asian than neighboring Providence Village (1.8% Asian). Savannah is less Asian than neighboring Paloma Creek (3.9% Asian), Paloma Creek South (3.8% Asian), Little Elm (10.9% Asian), and Hackberry (19.9% Asian).

Savannah's Hispanic Population

858 residents of Savannah, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savannah is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Savannah ranks 1299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 16.2% to 13.3%.

Savannah is less Hispanic than neighboring Paloma Creek (30.2% Hispanic), Paloma Creek South (18.6% Hispanic), Little Elm (19.8% Hispanic), Providence Village (18.9% Hispanic), and Hackberry (21.2% Hispanic).

Savannah's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Savannah, or 0.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Savannah ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Savannah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paloma Creek (2.2% Native American/Other), Paloma Creek South (0.1% Native American/Other), Little Elm (0.8% Native American/Other), Providence Village (1.9% Native American/Other), and Hackberry (1.2% Native American/Other).

Savannah's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Savannah, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savannah is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Savannah ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savannah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Savannah's population has decreased from 6.2% to 3.0%.

Savannah is more Multiracial than neighboring Paloma Creek (2.5% Multiracial). Savannah is less Multiracial than neighboring Paloma Creek South (5.7% Multiracial), Little Elm (5.9% Multiracial), Providence Village (5% Multiracial), and Hackberry (3.1% 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.