Savage is a CDP located in Howard County Maryland. Savage has a 2024 population of 7,607. Savage is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 11.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,849 in 2020.
The average household income in Savage is $141,304 with a poverty rate of 5.53%. The median age in Savage is 36.6 years: 32.7 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Savage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,893 | 46.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,407 | 29.06% |
| Asian | 767 | 9.26% |
| Other race | 571 | 6.89% |
| Two or more races | 544 | 6.57% |
| Native American | 102 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,064 | 2.7 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 1,592 | 3.58 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 1,002 | 1.26 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 343 | 2.59 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 127 | 3.39 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 3.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,598 | 27.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,413 | 24.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,076 | 18.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 369 | 6.37% |
| Some College | 894 | 15.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,630 | 2,479 | 1,621 |
| Black | 1,983 | 1,903 | 746 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 351 | 268 |
| Asian | 482 | 330 | 273 |
| Other Race | 234 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 208 | 208 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,139 | $75,809 | $72,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,488 | $119,024 | $71,743 |
| High School Graduate | $60,117 | $60,625 | $44,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,662 | $70,538 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,821 | $72,434 | $54,648 |
| Some College | $52,144 | $111,447 | $51,180 |
$67,821
Average Earnings
$72,434
Average Male
$54,648
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.02% of Savage residents speak only English, while 25.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,407 | 367 | 15.25% |
| Other | 571 | 40 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic | 1,388 | 37 | 2.67% |
| Multiple | 527 | 34 | 6.45% |
| White | 3,316 | 13 | 0.39% |
5.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.86%
Male Poverty Rate
3.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Savage is Black, with 15.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Savage is White, with 0.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.27% |
| High School | 4.65% |
| Some College | 3.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.76% |
| Female Employed | 1.27% |
| Male Employed | 0.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,679 | $160,147 |
| Households | $117,353 | $141,304 |
| Married Families | $181,170 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,667 | $99,677 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
382
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 251 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 9.21% |
| Black | 73 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 7.76% |
| Asian | 38 | 7.27% |
| Other Race | 18 | 6.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.18%
Born in Savage
85.06%
Native Born
14.94%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
12.77%
Naturalized
85.06% of Savage residents were born in the United States, with 44.18% having been born in Maryland. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,607 | 39 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 7,568 | 40 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 7,528 | -313 | -3.99% |
| 2021 | 7,841 | 992 | 14.48% |
| 2020 | 6,849 | 421 | 6.55% |
| 2019 | 6,428 | -243 | -3.64% |
| 2018 | 6,671 | 94 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 6,577 | 411 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 6,166 | 108 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 6,058 | -81 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 6,139 | 192 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 5,947 | -609 | -9.29% |
| 2012 | 6,556 | -489 | -6.94% |
| 2011 | 7,045 | -9 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 7,054 | 0 | 0% |