Savannah metropolitan area#Metropolitan Statistical Area

The Savannah metropolitan area is located in the Coastal Georgia region, and is its most populous urban area. The three counties comprising the metropolitan area make up a total area of {{Convert|1569|sqmi|km2}}, roughly the size of the U.S. state of Rhode Island at {{Convert|1545|sqmi|km2}}.

(Note: "census-designated places" are unincorporated)

• Savannah (principal city)

• Pooler

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• Garden City
• Georgetown (census-designated place)
• Port Wentworth
• Richmond Hill
• Rincon
• Wilmington Island (census-designated place)

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• Skidaway Island (census-designated place)
• Whitemarsh Island (census-designated place)

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• Bloomingdale
• Guyton
• Henderson
• Isle of Hope (census-designated place)
• Montgomery (census-designated place)
• Pembroke
• Springfield
• Thunderbolt
• Tybee Island

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• Vernonburg

• Keller
• Pin Point

{{US Census population

| 1960 = 204669

| 1970 = 207938

| 1980 = 239196

| 1990 = 258060

| 2000 = 293000

| 2010 = 347611

| 2020 = 404798

| estyear = 2024

| estimate = 431589

| align-fn = center

| footnote = {{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html|title=Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau, Population Division |date=March 14, 2024 |access-date=March 16, 2024 }}
{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|author=Data Access and Dissemination Systems (DADS)|work=census.gov|access-date=2015-03-28}}"Georgia", Encyclopedia Americana (Scholastic Libr., 2004), vol. 12, 519. The U.S. Census Bureau did not recognize a Savannah metropolitan area before 1960, and until 1980 the metro area included only one county, Chatham. For direct statistical comparison, 1960 and 1970 figures are based on the Census Bureau's current three-county metro definition.

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At the 2000 United States census, the Savannah metropolitan area grew to 293,000 people, 111,105 households, and 76,405 families.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}} In 2010, its metropolitan population was 347,611; and by the 2020 U.S. census, its population grew to a total of 404,798 residents. According to the latest 2024 U.S. Census estimate (2024), the MSA's population was 431,589.{{Cite web |title=Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2022 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}

According to the 2000 census, the racial and ethnic makeup of the MSA was 61.24% White, 34.87% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races; Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.18% of the population. According to the 2022 American Community Survey, its racial and ethnic makeup was 53% White, 32% African American, 2% Asian, 1% some other race, 5% two or more races, and 7% Hispanic or Latino of any race.{{Cite web |title=Census profile: Savannah, GA Metro Area |url=http://censusreporter.org/profiles/31000US42340-savannah-ga-metro-area/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Census Reporter |language=en}}

In 2000, the median income for a household in the MSA was $44,201, and the median income for a family was $50,052. Males had a median income of $37,992 versus $24,777 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,940. In 2022, the median household income within the MSA was $72,098 with a per capita income of $37,044. An estimated 37% of the population made less than $50,000 and 30% made from $50,000-$100,000 annually. Approximately 14% of the Savannah metropolitan area lived at or below the poverty line.

Since British colonization of the Americas, and the establishment of the Province of Georgia, Christianity grew to become the present-day metropolitan area's dominant religion, with Native American religions declining in practice, though the Gullah-Geechee communities also brought West African religions and derivatives including Hoodoo to the area. In some Gullah communities within the Savannah metropolitan area, Hoodoo is still practiced to the present day alongside other West African religions.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=The witches of Savannah: Unveiling the mystic community |url=https://www.wsav.com/now/the-witches-of-savannah-unveiling-the-mystic-community/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=WSAV-TV |language=en-US}}

According to the Association of Religion Data Archives in 2020, the overall largest Christian group were Protestants within the Baptist tradition, served by the Southern Baptist Convention, National Baptist Convention, National Missionary Baptist Convention, and Progressive National Baptist Convention. Following, non-denominational Protestants represented the second-largest overall Christian group, including the Christian churches and Churches of Christ. Methodists were the third-largest, spread among the United Methodist Church and African Methodist Episcopal Church. The single-second largest Christian denomination was the Catholic Church, served by the Diocese of Savannah.{{Cite web |title=Congregational Membership Reports {{!}} US Religion |url=https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/census/congregational-membership?STCOD=13&c=13029&t=0&y=2020&y2=0&c=13103&c=13051 |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Association of Religion Data Archives}}

Among its non-Christian population, which forms a minority in the metropolitan area and Coastal Georgia overall, Hinduism was the area's second-largest religion. Judaism was Savannah's third-largest religion, being present since the 1700s.{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://mickveisrael.org/history/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Congregation Mickve Israel |language=en-US}} Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism were the predominant Jewish traditions adhered to; and Islam was the area's fourth-largest religion, followed by the Baha'i Faith. Within the area, the oldest continually-functioning Jewish synagogue is Congregation Mickve Israel. Congregation Mickve Israel is the third-oldest synagogue within the United States.{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://mickveisrael.org/history/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Congregation Mickve Israel |language=en-US}}

The Savannah–Hinesville–Statesboro combined statistical area is made up of eight counties in Georgia. The official 2020 U.S. census population for this area was 608,239.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/content/census/en/data/datasets/time-series/demo/popest/2010s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html |title=Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals and Components of Change: 2010-2019 |publisher=United States Census Bureau, Population Division |date=March 26, 2020 |access-date=April 26, 2020}}

Two metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and two micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs) form this CSA.

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Much of coastal Georgia's economy is centered in the Savannah metropolitan area and in the wider Savannah-Hinesville-Statesboro-Jesup combined statistical area. The economy has been primarily stimulated by the Port of Savannah and by military facilities, medical centers, and colleges and universities.{{Cite web |title=Coastal - Region 12 |url=https://www.georgia.org/regions/coastal-georgia |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Georgia Department of Economic Development}} In the nineteenth century, Savannah became one of the most active ports in the United States, as goods produced in the New World had to pass through Atlantic ports such as Savannah before they could be shipped to England.{{Cite web |title=Savannah |url=https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/savannah/}} In 2022, the Port of Savannah handled some 5.7 million 20-foot-equivalent container units (TEU).{{cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Zahra |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Top 10 Largest And Busiest Container Ports In The United States - 4. Port of Savannah |url=https://www.marineinsight.com/know-more/top-10-largest-and-busiest-container-ports-in-the-united-states/ |website=Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide}}

Education is also a dominant factor in the economic health of the metropolitan area as well as the greater combined statistical area. Major educational institutions include Georgia Southern University's flagship campus in Statesboro and its Armstrong campus in Savannah.{{Cite web |title=USG: Georgia Southern University’s annual economic impact soars to a record of more than $1.1 billion |url=https://www.connectsavannah.com/community/usg-georgia-southern-universitys-annual-economic-impact-soars-to-record-of-more-than-11-billion-20810140 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Connect Savannah |language=en}} Savannah State University,{{Cite web |title=Savannah State University |url=https://www.usg.edu/institutions/profile/savannah_state_university |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=University System of Georgia |quote=Savannah State had a regional economic impact of $184 million in FY 2018.}} South University, Georgia Tech Savannah, Savannah Technical College,{{Cite web |date=2014-03-07 |title=Spending associated with Savannah Tech has a nearly $57 million impact in its region |url=https://www.savannahtech.edu/spending-associated-savannah-tech-nearly-57-million-impact-region/ |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Savannah Technical College |language=en-US}} and the Savannah College of Art and Design are other important institutions by enrollment and financial impact.{{Cite web |last=Nussbaum |first=Katie |title=Study: SCAD contributes $577M to local economy in FY19 |url=https://www.savannahnow.com/story/business/2020/02/10/study-scad-contributes-577m-to-local-economy-in-fy19/1731418007/ |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Savannah Morning News |language=en-US}}

Corporations such as Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and J.C. Bamford Excavators established their North American headquarters within the Savannah metropolitan area.{{Cite web |title=Factory Tour {{!}} About Us {{!}} JCB.com |url=https://www.jcb.com/en-us/about/factory-tour |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=www.jcb.com |language=en-us}} Banking is also a significant presence in the Savannah metropolitan area, including Chase Bank and Wells Fargo.

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• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

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• File:I-95.svg Interstate 95 — Runs north–south just west of the city; provides access to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and intersects with Interstate 16, which leads into the city's center.
• File:I-16.svg Interstate 16 — Terminates in downtown Savannah at Liberty and Montgomery streets, and intersects with Interstate 95 and Interstate 516.
• File:I-516.svg Interstate 516 — An urban perimeter highway connecting southside Savannah, at DeRenne Avenue, with the industrialized port area of the city to the north; intersects with the Veterans Parkway and Interstate 16 as well. Also known as Lynes Parkway.
• File:US_80.svg U.S. Route 80 (Victory Drive) — Runs east–west through midtown Savannah and connects the city with the town of Thunderbolt and the islands of Whitemarsh, Talahi, Wilmington and Tybee. Merges with the Islands Expressway and serves as the only means of reaching the Atlantic Ocean by automobile.
• File:US_17.svg U.S. Route 17 (Ocean Highway) — Runs north–south from Richmond Hill, through southside Savannah, into Garden City, back into west Savannah with a spur onto I-516, then I-16, and finally continuing over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge into South Carolina.
• Harry S. Truman Parkway — Runs through eastside Savannah, connecting the east end of downtown with southside neighborhoods. Construction began in 1990 and opened in phases (the last phase, connecting with Abercorn Street, was completed in 2014).
• Veterans Parkway — Links Interstate 516 and southside/midtown Savannah with southside Savannah, and is intended to move traffic quicker from north–south by avoiding high-volume Abercorn Street. Also known as the Southwest Bypass.
• Islands Expressway — An extension of President Street to facilitate traffic moving between downtown Savannah, the barrier islands and the beaches of Tybee Island.

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