Severn, MD Demographics
A map of Severn's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,993 | 38.5% |
Black | 19,321 | 33.8% |
Hispanic | 6,084 | 10.7% |
Asian | 5,678 | 9.9% |
Multiracial | 3,515 | 6.2% |
Native American/Other | 527 | 0.9% |
Severn, Maryland had a population of 57,118 in 2020. It was 38.5% White, 33.8% Black, 9.9% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Severn, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is the 16th most populous. 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).
Severn's White Population
21,993 residents of Severn identify as White, or 38.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Severn slightly less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is ranked #416 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Severn is more White than neighboring Elkridge (36% White). Severn is less White than neighboring Fort Meade (48.4% White), Gambrills (69% White), Odenton (51.3% White), and Linthicum (77.6% White).
Severn's Black Population
19,321 residents of Severn identify as Black, or 33.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Severn roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is ranked #104 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Severn is more Black than neighboring Fort Meade (20% Black), Gambrills (11.3% Black), Odenton (26.9% Black), Elkridge (27.1% Black), and Linthicum (6.2% Black).
Severn's Asian Population
5,678 residents of Severn identify as Asian, or 9.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Severn roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Severn is more Asian than neighboring Fort Meade (3.9% Asian), Gambrills (6.4% Asian), Odenton (5.9% Asian), and Linthicum (5.3% Asian). Severn is less Asian than neighboring Elkridge (20.7% Asian).
Severn's Hispanic Population
6,084 residents of Severn identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Severn roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is ranked #122 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Severn is more Hispanic than neighboring Gambrills (6.6% Hispanic), Odenton (8.1% Hispanic), Elkridge (9.6% Hispanic), and Linthicum (5.5% Hispanic). Severn is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Meade (17.1% Hispanic).
Severn's Native American/Other Population
527 residents of Severn identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Severn roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Severn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gambrills (0.7% Native American/Other). Severn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Meade (1.5% Native American/Other), Odenton (1% Native American/Other), Elkridge (1% Native American/Other), and Linthicum (1% Native American/Other).
Severn's Multiracial Population
3,515 residents of Severn identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Severn roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Severn is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Severn is more Multiracial than neighboring Gambrills (6% Multiracial), Elkridge (5.6% Multiracial), and Linthicum (4.4% Multiracial). Severn is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Meade (8.9% Multiracial), and Odenton (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.