Savannah, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Savannah increased by 14,937. In this period, the peak population was 147,980 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 132,811 | - | - |
| 2001 | 131,526 | -1,285 | -0.97% |
| 2002 | 131,329 | -197 | -0.15% |
| 2003 | 130,040 | -1,289 | -0.98% |
| 2004 | 130,319 | 279 | 0.21% |
| 2005 | 130,064 | -255 | -0.20% |
| 2006 | 131,056 | 992 | 0.76% |
| 2007 | 132,280 | 1,224 | 0.93% |
| 2008 | 132,629 | 349 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 135,518 | 2,889 | 2.18% |
| 2010 | 137,424 | 1,906 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 140,443 | 3,019 | 2.20% |
| 2012 | 142,377 | 1,934 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 142,683 | 306 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 143,991 | 1,308 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 145,312 | 1,321 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 146,053 | 741 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 146,048 | -5 | -0.00% |
| 2018 | 146,132 | 84 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 144,839 | -1,293 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 147,456 | 2,617 | 1.81% |
| 2021 | 146,458 | -998 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 147,980 | 1,522 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 147,748 | -232 | -0.16% |
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Savannah, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Savannah's population increased by 4,613 (3.47%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Savannah's population increased by 10,032 (7.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Savannah's population increased by 292 (0.20%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Savannah's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 147,748.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Savannah's population peaked in year 2022 at 147,980.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Savannah's population was lowest in year 2003 at 130,040.
Savannah, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Savannah grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Savannah had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population grew 11.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Savannah annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Savannah population grew the most, with an increase of 3,019 people (a 2.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Savannah population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,293 people (a 0.88% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Savannah, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Savannah's population increased by 1,290 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,522 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 232 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Savannah, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Savannah increased by 5,065 (3.55%). The population was highest at 147,980 in the year 2022 and lowest at 143,991 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)