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The median income for a household in the city is $29,038, and the median income for a family is $36,410. Males have a median income of $28,545 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,921. 21.8% of the population and 17.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 31.4% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. |
The median income for a household in the city is $29,038, and the median income for a family is $36,410. Males have a median income of $28,545 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,921. 21.8% of the population and 17.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 31.4% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. |
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Savannah, Georgia is the birthplace of: |
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*[[Johnny Mercer]], (1909-1976), songwriter |
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Revision as of 21:27, 12 January 2003
Savannah is a city located in Chatham County, Georgia. The population was 131,510 for the city and 257,889 for the metropolitan area in the 2000 census. It is located at latitude 32°5'0" North, longitude 81°6'0" West.
The Zip Codes for Savannah all begin with 314.
The current Mayor of Savannah is Floyd Adams.
Savannah is Georgia's oldest city, founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733 when Georgia itself was founded.
Geography
Savannah is located at 32°3'3" North, 81°6'14" West (32.050706, -81.103762)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 202.3 km² (78.1 mi²). 193.6 km² (74.7 mi²) of it is land and 8.7 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.31% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 131,510 people, 51,375 households, and 31,390 families residing in the city. The population density is 679.4/km² (1,759.5/mi²). There are 57,437 housing units at an average density of 296.7/km² (768.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 38.86% White, 57.08% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 2.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 51,375 households out of which 28.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% are married couples living together, 21.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,038, and the median income for a family is $36,410. Males have a median income of $28,545 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,921. 21.8% of the population and 17.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 31.4% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older.
Savannah, Georgia is the birthplace of:
- Johnny Mercer, (1909-1976), songwriter