Severn, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Severn, Maryland is 58,041 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $130,627, the median home value is $465,600, and the median age is 36.8.
58,041
Population
3165
People / sq mi
$130,627
Median Income
$465,600
Median Home Value
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Severn covers 18.3 sq mi of land at 3165 people per square mile.
About Severn, MD
Among US cities, Severn stands out first on household income: a median of $130,627, above the US median of $78,538. With 58,041 residents, Severn is a city in Maryland. It ranks #13 among cities in Maryland by population.
Households take in a median $130,627, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.1% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $465,600, with typical rent around $2,082.
College attainment is above the local norm at 44.6%, above the national 35.0%. About 15.5% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Severn firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.6% |
| Black or African American | 33.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$130,627
Median Household Income
$56,802
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$465,600
Median Home Value
$2,082
Median Rent
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.0%
High School+
44.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
72.9%
Public Transit
15.5%
Work From Home
27.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.8%
Foreign Born
77.5%
Non-English at Home
12.2%
Veterans
8.9%
With Disability
94.1%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.1% |
| Public Administration | 15.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.8% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.1% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Severn, Maryland has a population of 58,041 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Severn, Maryland is $130,627, with 4.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Severn, Maryland is $465,600, with median monthly rent at $2,082 and a homeownership rate of 72.3%.
The median age in Severn, Maryland is 36.8 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.