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Severy

Kansas · 205 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Severy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,857. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 154 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $26,700. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−43%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+40%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1442052673283901990201020202024Severy
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,289
+124%since 2000
from $12,623 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−30%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(13)
Diversity Score19.4%(40)
Diversity Score
19
+809%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severy, Kansas?

Severy, Kansas has about 205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severy, Kansas?

The typical household in Severy, Kansas earns about $42,857 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 $26,700.

How educated are people in Severy, Kansas?

About 8.0% 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 15.0% 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 164 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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