Severna Park, MD Demographics

A map of Severna Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	34,256	33,251	85.2%	83.3%
Multiracial	1,761	1,951	4.4%	4.9%
Black	1,546	1,526	3.8%	3.8%
Hispanic	1,310	1,579	3.3%	4.0%
Asian	1,036	1,427	2.6%	3.6%
Native American/Other	319	199	0.8%	0.5%

Severna Park, Maryland has an estimated population of 40,228, a less than 1% change from the 39,933 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Severna Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Severna Park has become less 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 Severna Park, that probability was 30.0% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Severna Park is ranked the 27th 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). Severna Park was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Severna Park's White Population

34,256 residents of Severna Park, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Severna Park is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Severna Park ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severna Park's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Severna Park's population has increased from 83.3% to 85.2%.

Severna Park is more White than neighboring Arden on the Severn (79.3% White), Herald Harbor (81.4% White), Pasadena (66.6% White), and Glen Burnie (49.5% White). Severna Park is less White than neighboring Crownsville (87.6% White).

Severna Park's Black Population

1,546 residents of Severna Park, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Severna Park is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Severna Park ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severna Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Severna Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Severna Park is more Black than neighboring Herald Harbor (2.8% Black), and Crownsville (0.7% Black). Severna Park is less Black than neighboring Arden on the Severn (6.6% Black), Pasadena (17.3% Black), and Glen Burnie (25.2% Black).

Severna Park's Asian Population

1,036 residents of Severna Park, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Severna Park is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Severna Park ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severna Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Asian residents' share of Severna Park's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Severna Park is more Asian than neighboring Herald Harbor (0% Asian), and Crownsville (0% Asian). Severna Park is less Asian than neighboring Arden on the Severn (8.6% Asian), Pasadena (3.2% Asian), and Glen Burnie (4.5% Asian).

Severna Park's Hispanic Population

1,310 residents of Severna Park, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Severna Park is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Severna Park ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severna Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Severna Park's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.3%.

Severna Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Arden on the Severn (2.3% Hispanic). Severna Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Herald Harbor (8.8% Hispanic), Crownsville (8.6% Hispanic), Pasadena (7.3% Hispanic), and Glen Burnie (14.1% Hispanic).

Severna Park's Native American/Other Population

319 residents of Severna Park, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Severna Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Severna Park ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severna Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Severna Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Severna Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arden on the Severn (0% Native American/Other), Crownsville (0% Native American/Other), Pasadena (0.4% Native American/Other), and Glen Burnie (0.4% Native American/Other). Severna Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herald Harbor (1% Native American/Other).

Severna Park's Multiracial Population

1,761 residents of Severna Park, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Severna Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Severna Park ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severna Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Severna Park's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.4%.

Severna Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Arden on the Severn (3.2% Multiracial), and Crownsville (3.1% Multiracial). Severna Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Herald Harbor (5.9% Multiracial), Pasadena (5.2% 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.