Severy, KS Demographics

A map of Severy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	162	184	92.6%	89.8%
Multiracial	13	15	7.4%	7.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	1.0%

Severy, Kansas has an estimated population of 175, a large decrease from the 205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Severy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Severy has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Severy, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Severy is ranked the 457th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Severy was ranked the 412th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Severy's White Population

162 residents of Severy, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Severy is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Severy ranks 296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severy's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Severy's population has increased from 89.8% to 92.6%.

Severy is more White than neighboring Piedmont (37% White), Howard (85.9% White), Fall River (82.4% White), and Eureka (89.6% White). Severy is less White than neighboring Climax (100% White).

Severy's Black Population

0 residents of Severy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Severy is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Severy ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severy's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Severy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Severy is less Black than neighboring Howard (0.4% Black), and Eureka (1.3% Black).

Severy's Asian Population

0 residents of Severy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Severy is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Severy ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severy's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Severy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Severy's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Severy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Severy is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Severy ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Severy's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Severy is less Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (63% Hispanic), Howard (10.3% Hispanic), Fall River (3.4% Hispanic), and Eureka (4.9% Hispanic).

Severy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Severy, 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 Severy is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Severy ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Severy's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Severy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Howard (1.9% Native American/Other), and Eureka (0.9% Native American/Other).

Severy's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Severy, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Severy is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Severy ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Severy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Severy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Severy is more Multiracial than neighboring Climax (0% Multiracial), Piedmont (0% Multiracial), Howard (1.6% Multiracial), and Eureka (3.2% Multiracial). Severy is less Multiracial than neighboring Fall River (14.2% 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.