Severance, CO Demographics

A map of Severance's Population by Race

Severance, Colorado has an estimated population of 10,130, a dramatic increase from the 7,683 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 20.4% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Severance, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Severance has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Severance, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Severance is ranked the 69th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Severance was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Severance's White Population

7,193 residents of Severance, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Severance is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Severance ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severance's White population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Severance's population has decreased from 79.3% to 71.0%.

Severance is more White than neighboring Ault (66.4% White), Greeley (51.3% White), and Pierce (69.9% White). Severance is less White than neighboring Windsor (80.8% White), and Timnath (86.8% White).

Severance's Black Population

56 residents of Severance, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Severance is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Severance ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severance's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Black residents' share of Severance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Severance is more Black than neighboring Ault (0% Black), and Pierce (0% Black). Severance is less Black than neighboring Windsor (1.1% Black), Timnath (1.2% Black), and Greeley (2.5% Black).

Severance's Asian Population

141 residents of Severance, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Severance is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Severance ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severance's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of Severance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Severance is more Asian than neighboring Ault (0% Asian), and Pierce (0.6% Asian). Severance is less Asian than neighboring Timnath (2.5% Asian).

Severance's Hispanic Population

2,063 residents of Severance, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Severance is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Severance ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severance's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Severance's population has increased from 14.1% to 20.4%.

Severance is more Hispanic than neighboring Windsor (12% Hispanic), and Timnath (5.6% Hispanic). Severance is less Hispanic than neighboring Ault (27.4% Hispanic), Greeley (41.6% Hispanic), and Pierce (23.7% Hispanic).

Severance's Native American/Other Population

188 residents of Severance, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Severance is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Severance ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severance's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 268.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Severance's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.

Severance is more Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor (1.4% Native American/Other), Timnath (1.3% Native American/Other), Greeley (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pierce (0% Native American/Other). Severance is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ault (2.7% Native American/Other).

Severance's Multiracial Population

489 residents of Severance, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Severance is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Severance ranks 209th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severance's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Severance's population has increased from 4.3% to 4.8%.

Severance is more Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (3.4% Multiracial), Timnath (2.6% Multiracial), Ault (3.4% Multiracial), and Greeley (2.4% Multiracial). Severance is less Multiracial than neighboring Pierce (5.7% 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.