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Severn

Maryland · 58,402 residents · 18.339 sq mi
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Severn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,423. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $479,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,402
+67%since 2000
from 35,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,185 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 1,913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K31K41K52K62K1990201020202024Severn
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,423
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,204 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,519
+137%since 2000
from $24,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+2%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,175
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(19,106)
Black34%(11,943)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,390)
Asian4.3%(1,492)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.4%(24,353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(22,794)
Black34.6%(20,178)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(6,366)
Asian8.6%(5,024)
Other6.9%(4,040)
Diversity Score88%(51,411)
Diversity Score
88
+27%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 83.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severn, Maryland?

Severn, Maryland has about 58,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severn, Maryland?

The typical household in Severn, Maryland earns about $134,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Severn, Maryland expensive?

In Severn, Maryland, the median home is worth about $479,200, and the typical rent is about $2,175 a month.

How educated are people in Severn, Maryland?

About 46.1% of adults age 25 and over in Severn, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Severn, Maryland?

About 5.7% of people in Severn, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severn, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Severn, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,903 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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