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Severn

Maryland · 57,118 residents · 18.339 sq mi
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Severn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,948. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,118
+63%since 2000
from 35,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,115 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K31K41K52K62K1990201020202024Severn
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,948
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,031
+83%since 2000
from $24,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,739
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(21,993)
Black33.8%(19,321)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(6,084)
Asian9.9%(5,678)
Other5.6%(3,206)
Diversity Score88%(50,289)
Diversity Score
88
+27%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severn, Maryland?

Severn, Maryland has about 57,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severn, Maryland?

The typical household in Severn, Maryland earns about $109,948 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 $370,200, and the typical rent is about $1,739 a month.

How educated are people in Severn, Maryland?

About 44.1% 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 6.1% 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 32,619 residents, a change of about 133 percent over that period.

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