Census-designated place · Maryland

Severna Park, Maryland

Severna Park, census-designated place, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Severna Park had 40,228 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,181). GEOID 2471200.

Residents, 2020-2024

40,228

±2,181 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 39,933

Median household income

$169,953

±$7,373 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678

Median home value

$647,200

±$16,918 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900

Median gross rent

$1,699

±$270 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705

Where is Severna Park and what county is it in?

Severna Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It covers 16.5 square miles of land, 2,415 residents per square mile in 2020.

Severna Park is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).

Severna Park (marked with a dot) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files

How many people live in Severna Park, and is it growing?

The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Severna Park's population at 40,228 (±2,181). The 2020 Census counted 39,933 residents.

The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Severna Park is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.

ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (counts) with the change from 2015-2019
Measure Severna ParkAnne Arundel CountyMaryland Change since 2015-2019
Total population 40,228 ±2,181 598,166 6,206,011 no clear change
Households 13,649 ±696 224,748 2,362,928 no clear change
Average household size 2.93 ±0.07 2.60 2.57 no clear change
Housing units 14,215 ±688 236,262 2,560,784 no clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Severna Park?

The median resident of Severna Park is 40.7 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin, education and moves, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure Severna ParkAnne Arundel CountyMaryland Change since 2015-2019
Median age 40.7 ±1.5 39.0 39.4 −1.8
Under 18 years 27.3% ±1.4 pts 22.4% 22.2% –
65 years and over 17.5% ±1.4 pts 15.9% 16.7% –
Male 50.5% ±1.5 pts 49.7% 48.7% –
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.3% ±1.1 pts 10.5% 12.5% no clear change
White alone, not Hispanic 85.2% ±2.5 pts 61.7% 46.6% no clear change
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic 3.8% ±1.2 pts 17.6% 28.9% no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic 2.6% ±0.8 pts 4.2% 6.5% no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic 0.0% ±0.1 pts 0.1% 0.1% –
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic 0.0% ±0.1 pts 0.1% 0.0% –
Two or more races, not Hispanic 4.4% ±1.6 pts 5.4% 4.6% –
Some other race alone, not Hispanic 0.8% ±0.7 pts 0.5% 0.7% –
Born outside the United States 5.0% ±1.0 pts 10.0% 16.6% no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) 6.2% ±1.4 pts 13.9% 21.1% –
Civilian veterans (age 18+) 8.2% ±0.9 pts 9.8% 6.8% –
With a disability 9.5% ±1.6 pts 10.8% 11.6% –
No health insurance coverage 1.5% ±0.5 pts 4.7% 6.3% no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+) 96.4% ±1.1 pts 93.6% 91.1% –
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) 58.6% ±2.8 pts 45.8% 43.4% no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) 28.4% ±2.4 pts 20.6% 20.8% –
Lived in the same house a year earlier 91.2% ±1.8 pts 88.5% 88.7% –
Moved from another state in the past year 2.4% ±1.3 pts 2.9% 2.6% –

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Severna Park earn?

Half of Severna Park's 13,649 households earn less than $169,953 a year (±$7,373), against $124,911 in Anne Arundel County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $186,449 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,496 after inflation. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; 2015-2019 dollars adjusted with the R-CPI-U-RS
Measure Severna ParkAnne Arundel CountyMaryland Change since 2015-2019
Median household income $169,953 ±$7,373 $124,911 $103,678 −$16,496
Mean household income $205,016 ±$10,326 $156,835 $136,642 –
Per capita income $69,378 ±$3,045 $59,733 $52,979 −$8,055
People below the poverty line 2.8% ±0.8 pts 5.6% 9.4% no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line 2.0% ±1.3 pts 5.8% 11.5% no clear change
Households receiving SNAP 3.0% ±0.9 pts 6.5% 11.2% –
Households with a computer 97.9% ±0.9 pts 97.7% 96.5% –
Households with a broadband subscription 96.2% ±1.3 pts 95.5% 92.4% –

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Severna Park?

Owners occupy 90.7% of Severna Park's occupied homes and renters 9.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $647,200 by its owner (±$16,918). The median renter pays $1,699 a month including utilities, and 36.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Home values are owners' own estimates.
Measure Severna ParkAnne Arundel CountyMaryland Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied) $647,200 ±$16,918 $467,900 $419,900 −$25,743
Median gross rent $1,699 ±$270 $2,071 $1,705 −$447
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent 36.5% ±13.0 pts 38.7% 42.3% no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage $3,131 ±$90 $2,454 $2,347 –
Owner-occupied homes 90.7% ±2.2 pts 75.1% 67.6% no clear change
Renter-occupied homes 9.3% ±2.2 pts 24.9% 32.4% –
Housing units 14,215 ±688 236,262 2,560,784 no clear change
Homeowner vacancy rate 0.7% ±0.8 pts 0.6% 0.8% –
Rental vacancy rate 13.5% ±7.6 pts 5.0% 4.7% –
Single-family detached homes 91.9% ±1.7 pts 59.5% 51.2% –
Mobile homes 0.0% ±0.3 pts 1.2% 1.3% –
Built 2020 or later 1.0% ±0.5 pts 1.6% 1.4% –
Built 2010 to 2019 6.8% ±1.7 pts 11.2% 8.1% –
Built 1939 or earlier 3.6% ±1.0 pts 5.0% 10.7% –
Households with no vehicle 2.0% ±0.9 pts 4.1% 8.8% –

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How do people in Severna Park work and get to work?

67.6% of Severna Park's workers drive alone and 24.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (workers 16 and over)
Measure Severna ParkAnne Arundel CountyMaryland Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+) 67.9% ±2.1 pts 69.4% 67.1% –
Unemployment rate 2.7% ±0.9 pts 3.7% 4.9% no clear change
Drove alone to work 67.6% ±2.8 pts 70.0% 64.7% –
Carpooled 5.0% ±1.1 pts 6.8% 7.7% –
Public transportation 0.6% ±0.5 pts 1.6% 4.2% –
Walked 1.8% ±1.1 pts 1.9% 2.0% –
Worked from home 24.1% ±2.9 pts 18.5% 19.3% +14.5 pts
Mean travel time to work 28.0 min ±1.2 28.9 min 31.1 min −4.5 min

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What census tracts are in Severna Park?

9 census tracts lie mostly in Severna Park, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $148,726 (Tract 7312.01) to $211,563 (Tract 7312.07).

Census tracts in Severna Park, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
TractResidents, 2020-2024Median household incomeMedian home valueShare of tract in Severna Park
Tract 7306.01Anne Arundel County7,308 $208,828 $717,300100%
Tract 7312.01Anne Arundel County6,802 $148,726 $616,600100%
Tract 7306.06Anne Arundel County4,640 $178,750 $689,200100%
Tract 7307.02Anne Arundel County4,289 $169,306 $638,200100%
Tract 7312.08Anne Arundel County4,078 $157,843 $459,30096%
Tract 7306.03Anne Arundel County3,674 $169,167 $658,600100%
Tract 7312.07Anne Arundel County3,293 $211,563 $672,700100%
Tract 7306.05Anne Arundel County2,975 $148,173 $720,300100%
Tract 7307.01Anne Arundel County2,542 $176,472 $635,000100%
Tract 7312.09Anne Arundel County5,430 $137,997 $471,70012%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Severna Park) · Census block assignment files

How does Severna Park compare with other places in Maryland?

Severna Park ranks 43rd of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.

Severna Park's rank in Maryland (1 = highest): by population among the state's incorporated places with a 2025 estimate; by the other measures among places of 1,000+ residents with a reliable estimate
MeasureRankOf
Population (ACS 2020-2024)27th326
Residents per square mile147th326
Median household income43rd322
Per capita income51st326
Median home value33rd323
Median gross rent169th288
Poverty rate219th230
Bachelor's degree or higher56th325
Median age143rd326
Owner-occupied share65th323
Work from home83rd293
Travel time to work240th325

Severna Park's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)

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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

How reliable are the figures for Severna Park?

6 of the 57 figures for Severna Park on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.

The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation

How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections

Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Severna Park are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.