Arden on the Severn, MD Demographics

A map of Arden on the Severn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,396	1,639	79.3%	87.1%
Asian	152	23	8.6%	1.2%
Black	117	37	6.6%	2.0%
Multiracial	56	90	3.2%	4.8%
Hispanic	40	86	2.3%	4.6%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Arden on the Severn, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,761, a decrease from the 1,881 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.3% White, 8.6% Asian, 6.6% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arden on the Severn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arden on the Severn has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arden on the Severn, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arden on the Severn is ranked the 293rd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arden on the Severn was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arden on the Severn's White Population

1,396 residents of Arden on the Severn, or 79.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arden on the Severn is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Arden on the Severn ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arden on the Severn's White population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Arden on the Severn's population has decreased from 87.1% to 79.3%.

Arden on the Severn is more White than neighboring Gambrills (72% White), and Glen Burnie (49.5% White). Arden on the Severn is less White than neighboring Herald Harbor (81.4% White), Severna Park (85.2% White), and Crownsville (87.6% White).

Arden on the Severn's Black Population

117 residents of Arden on the Severn, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arden on the Severn is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Arden on the Severn ranks 399th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arden on the Severn's Black population has grown by an estimated 216.2%. Black residents' share of Arden on the Severn's population has increased from 2.0% to 6.6%.

Arden on the Severn is more Black than neighboring Herald Harbor (2.8% Black), Severna Park (3.8% Black), Crownsville (0.7% Black), and Gambrills (5% Black). Arden on the Severn is less Black than neighboring Glen Burnie (25.2% Black).

Arden on the Severn's Asian Population

152 residents of Arden on the Severn, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arden on the Severn is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Arden on the Severn ranks 305th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arden on the Severn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 560.9%. Asian residents' share of Arden on the Severn's population has increased from 1.2% to 8.6%.

Arden on the Severn is more Asian than neighboring Herald Harbor (0% Asian), Severna Park (2.6% Asian), Crownsville (0% Asian), Gambrills (5.1% Asian), and Glen Burnie (4.5% Asian).

Arden on the Severn's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Arden on the Severn, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arden on the Severn is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Arden on the Severn ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arden on the Severn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Arden on the Severn's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.3%.

Arden on the Severn is less Hispanic than neighboring Herald Harbor (8.8% Hispanic), Severna Park (3.3% Hispanic), Crownsville (8.6% Hispanic), Gambrills (11.5% Hispanic), and Glen Burnie (14.1% Hispanic).

Arden on the Severn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arden on the Severn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arden on the Severn is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Arden on the Severn ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arden on the Severn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arden on the Severn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arden on the Severn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herald Harbor (1% Native American/Other), Severna Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Gambrills (0.4% Native American/Other), and Glen Burnie (0.4% Native American/Other).

Arden on the Severn's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Arden on the Severn, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arden on the Severn is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Arden on the Severn ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arden on the Severn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Arden on the Severn's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.2%.

Arden on the Severn is more Multiracial than neighboring Crownsville (3.1% Multiracial). Arden on the Severn is less Multiracial than neighboring Herald Harbor (5.9% Multiracial), Severna Park (4.4% Multiracial), Gambrills (6% Multiracial), and Glen Burnie (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.