Severn, MD Demographics

A map of Severn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,794	21,993	39.0%	38.5%
Black	20,178	19,321	34.6%	33.8%
Hispanic	6,366	6,084	10.9%	10.7%
Asian	5,024	5,678	8.6%	9.9%
Multiracial	3,540	3,515	6.1%	6.2%
Native American/Other	500	527	0.9%	0.9%

Severn, Maryland has an estimated population of 58,402, a slight increase from the 57,118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.0% White, 34.6% Black, 10.9% Hispanic, 8.6% Asian, 6.1% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Severn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Severn has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Severn, that probability was 71.2% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Severn is ranked the 14th 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). Severn was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Severn's White Population

22,794 residents of Severn, or 39.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Severn is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Severn ranks 416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severn's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Severn's population has increased from 38.5% to 39.0%.

Severn is more White than neighboring Elkridge (34.8% White). Severn is less White than neighboring Fort Meade (40.7% White), Gambrills (72% White), Odenton (47.6% White), and Linthicum (75% White).

Severn's Black Population

20,178 residents of Severn, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Severn is higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Severn ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severn's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Severn's population has increased from 33.8% to 34.6%.

Severn is more Black than neighboring Fort Meade (22.7% Black), Gambrills (5% Black), Odenton (28.8% Black), Elkridge (30.6% Black), and Linthicum (8.6% Black).

Severn's Asian Population

5,024 residents of Severn, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Severn is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Severn ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Asian residents' share of Severn's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.6%.

Severn is more Asian than neighboring Fort Meade (6% Asian), Gambrills (5.1% Asian), Odenton (4.6% Asian), and Linthicum (4.9% Asian). Severn is less Asian than neighboring Elkridge (22.4% Asian).

Severn's Hispanic Population

6,366 residents of Severn, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Severn is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Severn ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Severn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.9%.

Severn is more Hispanic than neighboring Odenton (9.7% Hispanic), Elkridge (6.2% Hispanic), and Linthicum (5.6% Hispanic). Severn is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Meade (18.1% Hispanic), and Gambrills (11.5% Hispanic).

Severn's Native American/Other Population

500 residents of Severn, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Severn is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Severn ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Severn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Severn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Meade (0.8% Native American/Other), Gambrills (0.4% Native American/Other), Odenton (0.6% Native American/Other), Elkridge (0.6% Native American/Other), and Linthicum (0.2% Native American/Other).

Severn's Multiracial Population

3,540 residents of Severn, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Severn is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Severn ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severn's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Severn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Severn is more Multiracial than neighboring Gambrills (6% Multiracial), Elkridge (5.3% Multiracial), and Linthicum (5.7% Multiracial). Severn is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Meade (11.8% Multiracial), and Odenton (8.7% 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.