CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Severna Park

Maryland · 39,933 residents · 16.534 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Baltimore metro area
Compare
The short version

Severna Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,969. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $549,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,933
+40%since 2000
from 28,507 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,415 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K29K33K38K42K1990201020202024Severna Park
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,969
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,492
+81%since 2000
from $34,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$549,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,062 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Severna Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(26,108)
Black3.3%(932)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(338)
Asian2.8%(787)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(4,943)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(33,251)
Black3.8%(1,526)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,579)
Asian3.6%(1,427)
Other3.9%(1,544)
Diversity Score34.9%(13,933)
Diversity Score
35
+101%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Severna Park

Parkland
Pop 39,186
Fruit Cove
Pop 35,877
Keystone
Pop 25,858
Cooper City
Pop 35,030
Places similar to Severna Park
Head to head

Compare Severna Park to nearby cities

SEVERNA PARK VS
Lake Shore
Income$130,689−14%
Home value$473,600−14%
Population18,249−55%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SEVERNA PARK VS
Arnold
Income$141,639−7%
Home value$564,200+3%
Population24,303−40%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SEVERNA PARK VS
Pasadena
Income$129,727−15%
Home value$423,400−23%
Population34,309−15%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SEVERNA PARK VS
Glen Burnie
Income$88,280−42%
Home value$348,900−36%
Population72,590+80%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Severna Park, Maryland?

Severna Park, Maryland has about 39,933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severna Park, Maryland?

The typical household in Severna Park, Maryland earns about $151,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Severna Park, Maryland expensive?

In Severna Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $549,100, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.

How educated are people in Severna Park, Maryland?

About 59.7% of adults age 25 and over in Severna Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Severna Park, Maryland?

About 2.3% of people in Severna Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severna Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Severna Park, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,054 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Severna Park with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →