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Savage, MD Demographics

A map of Savage's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
2,89238.3%
Black
2,23829.7%
Hispanic
1,11714.8%
Asian
83611.1%
Multiracial
3614.8%
Native American/Other
981.3%

Savage, Maryland had a population of 7,542 in 2020. It was 38.3% White, 29.7% Black, 11.1% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Savage, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is the 164th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Savage's White Population

2,892 residents of Savage identify as White, or 38.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Savage slightly less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is ranked #417 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Savage is more White than neighboring North Laurel (25.1% White), Jessup (26.2% White), and Maryland City (19.6% White). Savage is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (57.5% White), and Columbia (43.2% White).

Savage's Black Population

2,238 residents of Savage identify as Black, or 29.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Savage roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is ranked #121 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Savage is more Black than neighboring Scaggsville (11.2% Black), and Columbia (27% Black). Savage is less Black than neighboring North Laurel (37.2% Black), Jessup (54.6% Black), and Maryland City (47.4% Black).

Savage's Asian Population

836 residents of Savage identify as Asian, or 11.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Savage roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Savage is more Asian than neighboring Jessup (5.9% Asian), and Maryland City (6.5% Asian). Savage is less Asian than neighboring North Laurel (18.2% Asian), Scaggsville (19.9% Asian), and Columbia (12.8% Asian).

Savage's Hispanic Population

1,117 residents of Savage identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Savage roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is ranked #83 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Savage is more Hispanic than neighboring North Laurel (13.4% Hispanic), Jessup (10.4% Hispanic), Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic), and Columbia (10.2% Hispanic). Savage is less Hispanic than neighboring Maryland City (21% Hispanic).

Savage's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Savage identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Savage roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Savage is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other), Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other), Scaggsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Columbia (1% Native American/Other).

Savage's Multiracial Population

361 residents of Savage identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Savage roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Savage is ranked #195 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Savage is more Multiracial than neighboring Jessup (2.5% Multiracial), and Maryland City (4.3% Multiracial). Savage is less Multiracial than neighboring North Laurel (5.1% Multiracial), Scaggsville (4.9% Multiracial), and Columbia (5.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.