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Severance

Kansas · 94 residents · 0.14 sq mi
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Severance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $28,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−13%since 2000
from 108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+28%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2855811071341990201020202024Severance
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$10,022
−27%since 2000
from $13,690 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
+61%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severance, Kansas?

Severance, Kansas has about 94 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severance, Kansas?

The typical household in Severance, Kansas earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Severance, Kansas expensive?

In Severance, Kansas, the median home is worth about $28,000.

How educated are people in Severance, Kansas?

About 5.4% 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 12.8% of people in Severance, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severance, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Severance, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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