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Severance

Kansas · 79 residents (2025 est.) · 0.14 sq mi
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Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 48.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−66%since 2000
from 108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+24%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:79 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2855811071341990201020202024Severance
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,746
+147%since 2000
from $13,690 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+41%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.4%
+46.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
83.3%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(35)
Black5.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(5)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
32.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2012
from 34.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+45.6 ptssince 2017
from 47.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severance, Kansas?

Severance, Kansas has about 37 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Severance, Kansas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Severance, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Severance, Kansas?

About 48.6% of people in Severance, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severance, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Severance, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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