Severn, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Severn is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Anne Arundel County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 35,076 at the 2000 census, which is a 30 percent increase over the 24,499 population of 1990. The zipcode is 21144.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 14 square miles (36.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 35,076 people, 12,003 households, and 9,506 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,511.3 people per square mile (969.4/km²). There were 12,362 housing units at an average density of 885.1 per square mile (341.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.25% White, 34.56% Black, 0.42% Native American, 4.29% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races
, and 3.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.
There were 12,003 households out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples
living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $66,204, and the median income for a family was $68,424 (these figures had risen to $84,864 and $99,583 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $42,933 versus $31,751 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $24,640. About 5.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
district.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 35,076 at the 2000 census, which is a 30 percent increase over the 24,499 population of 1990. The zipcode is 21144.
Geography
Severn is located at 39°7′58"N 76°41′38"W (39.132841, -76.694002).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 14 square miles (36.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 35,076 people, 12,003 households, and 9,506 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,511.3 people per square mile (969.4/km²). There were 12,362 housing units at an average density of 885.1 per square mile (341.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.25% White, 34.56% Black, 0.42% Native American, 4.29% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.
There were 12,003 households out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $66,204, and the median income for a family was $68,424 (these figures had risen to $84,864 and $99,583 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $42,933 versus $31,751 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $24,640. About 5.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
Public schools
Students may attend public school within the Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsAnne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the public school district serving Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The AACPS school system is the 5th largest in Maryland, and the 46th largest in the United States. The district has over 5,000 teachers supporting a comprehensive curriculum from Pre-K through...
district.
- Center of Applied Technology North - vocational education classes for 9th through 12th grade
- Severn Elementary School - kindergarten through 5th grade
- Ridgeway Elementary School - kindergarten through 5th grade
- Van Bokkelen Elementary School - pre-kindergarten through 5th grade
- Quarterfield Elementary School - pre-kindergarten through 5th grade
- Meade Heights Elementary School - kindergarten through 5th grade
- Corkran Middle School - 6th through 8th grade
- Old Mill Middle School South and North - 6th through 8th grade
- Old Mill Senior High School - 9th through 12th grade
Natives and residents of note
- Jessica Benson, singer
- Tamar BraxtonTamar BraxtonTamar Braxton-Herbert is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and reality television personality. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a founding member of the R&B group, The Braxtons. Braxton is the youngest sister of prominent R&B singer Toni Braxton.In 2011, Tamar Braxton reunited with her sisters,...
, singer - Toni BraxtonToni BraxtonToni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide...
, singer - Steve DannenmannSteve DannenmannSteven Paul "Steve" Dannenmann is a CPA from Severn, Maryland who gained attention in the poker world for his success in the 2005 World Series of Poker, finishing runner-up to Joe Hachem in the Main Event in his first attempt...
, accountant who gained fame as the 2005 World Series of Poker2005 World Series of PokerThe 2005 World Series of Poker opened play on June 2, continuing through the Main Event No Limit World Championship starting on July 7. The conclusion of the Main Event on July 15 marked the close of play, and the largest prize in sports and/or television history at the time was awarded to the...
runner-up - C. Edward MiddlebrooksC. Edward MiddlebrooksC. Edward Middlebrooks , is an American politician. Most recently, he was a member of the County Council for District 2 of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. A Republican, he served as the Council's Chairperson until his term ended in December 2010.-Education:Middlebrooks graduated from Glen Burnie...
, politician - Marina HarrisonMarina HarrisonMarina Harrison is a former beauty queen from Maryland who was the first woman to represent that state at both Miss USA and Miss America.Harrison was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, grew up as a military brat, living in locations all around the United States....
, Miss MarylandMiss MarylandThe Miss Maryland competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maryland in the Miss America pageant.- Winners :- External links :*...
2003 and Miss Maryland USAMiss Maryland USAThe Miss Maryland USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Maryland in the Miss USA pageant. The pageant is directed by D&D Investments....
2005 - Erin O'DonnellErin O'DonnellErin O'Donnell is an American Contemporary Christian music singer. She grew up near Jacksonville, Florida before going to the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where she got her degree in Jazz Performance and where she met her husband, Brad O'Donnell, with whom she began her career and who...
, singer