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Severn

North Carolina · 276 residents · 1.011 sq mi
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The short version

Severn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
+5%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+27%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1252243234215201990201020202024Severn
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,731
+52%since 2000
from $16,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−51.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(156)
Black35.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(186)
Black31.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.1%(155)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Severn, North Carolina?

Severn, North Carolina has about 276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Severn, North Carolina?

The typical household in Severn, North Carolina earns about $55,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Severn, North Carolina expensive?

In Severn, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Severn, North Carolina?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Severn, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Severn, North Carolina?

About 17.2% of people in Severn, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Severn, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Severn, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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