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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Severn

Maryland · 35,076 residents · 18.339 sq mi
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Severn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,204. Population has grown 43% since 1990. Median home value is $155,800. Households here earn about 25% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,076
+43%since 1990
from 24,499 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,913 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 1,336 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+11%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K31K41K52K62K1990201020202024Severn
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,204
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,870 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,640
+65%since 1990
from $14,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$155,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$831
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $609 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
26.5% rent
2.4
−19%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(16,585)
Black26.6%(6,519)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(560)
Asian4.6%(1,123)
Diversity Score61.5%(15,057)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(19,106)
Black34%(11,943)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,390)
Asian4.3%(1,492)
Diversity Score69.4%(24,353)
69
+13%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severn, Maryland?

Severn, Maryland has about 35,076 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Severn, Maryland?

The typical household in Severn, Maryland earns about $66,204 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 $155,800, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Severn, Maryland?

About 26.6% 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 6.5% 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 10,577 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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