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32 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2015 Economic Trends 11 Population Projected Growth and Current Age Distribution Savannah's Population Projected to Grow Nearly 50% Population in the Savannah MSA is projected to grow 69.18%, adding more than 202,000 people from 2000 to 2030, according to a study by the Georgia Office of Planning and Budget. More than 840,000 people will call the 10- county Coastal Region home by 2030. During this period, Chatham's population is projected to increase by 39.67%; Bryan will grow by 154%; and Effingham County will jump 198%. Source: State of Georgia Office of Budget and Planning, Georgia 2030: Population Projections, retrieved 10-17-2014 at http://www.georgialibraries.org/lib/construction/georgia_population_projections_march_2010.pdf In the Savannah MSA, 6.9% of the population is aged 5 years and younger. The Savannah MSA has many residents in their prime spending years with more than 76% over 18 years of age, and Chatham County leads the MSA with 77.2% of the population over 18. Chatham County also holds the highest share of those over the age of 65: 12.9%. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder, 2011-2013 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates, and U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 Demographic Estimates, retrieved 10-24-2014 at http://factfinder2.census.gov 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 Bryan Chatham Effingham Sav MSA 2000 23,417 232,048 37,535 293,000 2015 38,984 273,756 67,492 380,232 2030 59,534 324,098 112,062 495,694 Population Savannah MSA is Projected to Add More than 6,000 Residents a Year Population by Age Group 2011-2013 Area 2011 - 2013 Est. Total Population 2013 Est. Total Population % 5 years and Under % 18 Years and Over % 65 Years and Over Chatham 275,789 278,434 6.9% 77.7% 12.9% Effingham 53,488 54,456 6.4% 72.7% 10.1% Bryan 32,218 33,157 7.5% 71.0% 9.3% Savannah MSA 361,495 366,047 6.9% 76.4% 12.2% Savannah/Hinesville/Ft.Stewart CMSA 440,902 446,806 7.5% 75.3% 11.2% Savannah Primary Trade Area 634,882 645,273 7.1% 76.5% 14.2%