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Severy

Kansas · 196 residents (2025 est.) · 0.49 sq mi
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Severy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,946. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $29,700. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−51%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+44%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:196 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1442052673283901990201020202024Severy
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,946
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,065
+106%since 2000
from $12,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−26%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$29,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+11%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(13)
Diversity Score17.2%(30)
Diversity Score
17
+705%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−13%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−1.2 ptssince 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 Severy, Kansas?

Severy, Kansas has about 175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severy, Kansas?

The typical household in Severy, Kansas earns about $29,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Severy, Kansas expensive?

In Severy, Kansas, the median home is worth about $29,700.

How educated are people in Severy, Kansas?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Severy, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Severy, Kansas?

About 14.9% of people in Severy, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severy, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Severy, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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