Savannah, Missouri facts for kids
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Savannah, Missouri
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Aerial view of Savannah, Missouri
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Location of Savannah, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,069 |
| • Density | 1,559.69/sq mi (602.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64485
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-66044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396545 |
| Website | savannahmo.net |
Savannah is a city in Missouri, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Andrew County. In 2020, about 5,069 people lived in Savannah.
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History of Savannah
Savannah was started in 1841. The city got its name from Savannah Woods. She was the child of one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office has been open in Savannah since 1841.
The Andrew County Courthouse is an important old building in the city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is a special place that is worth protecting.
Where is Savannah?
Savannah is located on Business 71. It is about ten miles north of St. Joseph. The One Hundred and Two River flows about two miles east of the city. The Happy Hollar Lake Conservation Area is three miles to the northeast.
The city covers a total area of about 3.15 square miles (8.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Savannah's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 654 | — | |
| 1860 | 822 | 25.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,257 | 52.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,206 | −4.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,288 | 6.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,886 | 46.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,583 | −16.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,831 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,888 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,108 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,332 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,455 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,324 | 35.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,184 | 25.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,352 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,762 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,057 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,069 | 0.2% | |
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Savannah is part of the larger St. Joseph metropolitan area. This area includes St. Joseph, Missouri, and parts of Kansas.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a census counted 5,057 people living in Savannah. There were 2,043 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, 1,327 families lived in the city. The population density was about 1,610 people per square mile.
Most people in Savannah were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.5%). Some people were from other races (0.3%) or from two or more races (0.8%). About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 47.3% were married couples living together. Some households had a female head (12.5%) or a male head (5.1%) without a spouse. About 35.0% were not families.
About 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 17% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
The average age of people in Savannah was 38 years old. About 25.7% of residents were under 18. About 19.1% were 65 years old or older. The city's population was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.
Schools and Learning
Public schools in Savannah are managed by the Savannah R-III School District. In 2022–2023, North Central Missouri College opened a new campus in Savannah. This campus helps students learn closer to home.
Savannah also has a public library. It is called the Savannah Branch library.
Famous People from Savannah
- John Peter Altgeld – He was a Governor of Illinois. He lived in Savannah from 1869 to 1875.
- Joseph Baldwin – He is known as the "father of the Normal school" system.
- Charles Bruffy – He is a Grammy Award winner.
- Owen Bush – He was an actor.
- Harry Duncan – He started the Little Tavern Shops.
- Andrew J. Harlan – He was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
- Elmer Holt – He was the tenth Governor of Montana.
- Joseph Toole – He was the first and fourth Governor of Montana.
- Carrie Stevens Walter – She was an educator.
- Eminem – He is a famous rap artist. He lived in public housing in the community for a time.
See also
In Spanish: Savannah (Misuri) para niños
