Savannah Chamber

39 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2022 Economic Trends 11 Population Projected Growth and Current Age Distribution Savannah's Population Projected to Grow Nearly 40% By 2050, almost 1.3 million people will call the 7-county Savannah/Hinesville/Statesboro CSA home. From 2020 to 2050, the population in the Savannah MSA is projected to grow 34%, adding more than 130,000 people from 2020 to 2050, according to the Georgia Office of Planning and Budget. During this period, Chatham's population is projected to increase by 17%; Bryan will jump 90%; and Effingham County will grow by 75%. Source: State of Georgia Office of Budget and Planning, Georgia 2060: Population Projections, obtained 11/11/2020 In the Savannah MSA, 22.5% of the population is younger than 18 years. The Savannah MSA has many residents in their adult prime spending years with more than 62.2% of the population being from 18 to 64 years of age. Chatham County leads the MSA with 62.8% of the population from 18 to 64 years of age. Chatham County also holds the highest share of those over the age of 65: 16.5%. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, population estimates program, vintage 2020. Retrieved 12/16/2021 Population Characteristics 2020 One-Year Estimate Area 2020 Total Population % Male | Female % Under 18 Years % 18 to 64 Years % 65 Years and Over Chatham 295,291 48.0% | 52.0% 20.7% 62.8% 16.5% Effingham 64,769 49.7% | 50.3% 26.4% 61.4% 12.2% Bryan 44,738 49.2% | 50.8% 29.4% 59.6% 11.0% Savannah MSA 404,798 48.4% | 51.6% 22.5% 62.2% 15.2% Savannah/Hinesville/Statesboro CSA 597,465 48.9% | 51.1% 23.0% 62.9% 14.1% Savannah Primary Trade Area 813,378 48.9% | 51.1% 21.6% 60.5% 17.9%

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