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Savannah, GA vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta is 0% more densely populated than Savannah.
- People are 11.3% less likely to be married in Atlanta.
- The Median Age is 0.2 years older in Atlanta.
 Savannah, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock492,204329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.438.4
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 Population - 2010137,424  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock416,474285,036,114
 Population - 1990137,560  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,630.393.4
 Land Area103.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Savannah, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Savannah, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 White36.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.7%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Savannah, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Married Population34.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married47.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households56,155  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock92,65080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,734  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Savannah    79 Reviews

One of the most polluted and unhealthy places you can live while residing in the US. The air pollution from three paper factories is twice the rate of the alarming  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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