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Severance

Colorado · 3,165 residents · 9.11 sq mi
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Severance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,100. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,568 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $240,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,165
+430%since 2000
from 597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
+430%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+14%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K8K11K1990201020202024Severance
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,531
+79%since 2000
from $17,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(517)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(68)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(159)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,845)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7%(222)
Asian0.9%(27)
Other3.1%(99)
Diversity Score25.7%(813)
Diversity Score
26
−4%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severance, Colorado?

Severance, Colorado has about 3,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severance, Colorado?

The typical household in Severance, Colorado earns about $82,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Severance, Colorado expensive?

In Severance, Colorado, the median home is worth about $240,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Severance, Colorado?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Severance, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Severance, Colorado?

About 1.9% of people in Severance, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severance, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Severance, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,059 residents, a change of about 2886 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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