Severn, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Severn
Census-designated place
2014 aerial photo of Severn
Location of Severn, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Anne Arundel
Area
• Total	47.50 km2 (18.34 sq mi)
• Land	47.50 km2 (18.34 sq mi)
• Water	0.00 km2 (0.00 sq mi)
Elevation	49 m (161 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	57,118
• Density	1,202.48/km2 (3,114.39/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21144
Area code(s)	410, 443, and 667
FIPS code	24-71150
GNIS feature ID	0591249

Severn is a place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.

In 2020, about 57,118 people lived in Severn. This was a big increase from 2010. The zip code for Severn is 21144.

Exploring Severn's Location

Severn is in the northwestern part of Anne Arundel County. It is located at coordinates 39.132841 degrees North and -76.694002 degrees West.

Severn's Neighbors and Borders

Severn shares its borders with several other places. To the north, you'll find Hanover. To the east is Glen Burnie. South of Severn are Odenton and Millersville. To the west, it borders Fort George G. Meade.

Roads and Rivers in Severn

Important roads run through and around Severn. The Baltimore–Washington Parkway (Maryland Route 295) is on its northwestern side. Maryland Route 176 (Dorsey Road) forms the northern edge. Interstate 97 is on the eastern side.

A part of the Severn River also forms some of Severn's southern border. The Maryland Route 100 freeway goes through the northern part of Severn. It connects the B-W Parkway and I-97.

Land Area of Severn

The United States Census Bureau says that Severn covers about 45.9 square kilometers (about 17.7 square miles). All of this area is land.

Severn is also represented by Pete Smith at the County Council level.

Severn's Weather and Climate

Severn has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The weather box above shows the average high and low temperatures for each month in Fahrenheit.

People Living in Severn

In 2021, a survey estimated that about 53,955 people lived in Severn. People from many different backgrounds live here. The population density is about 3,114 people per square mile (1,202 people per square kilometer).

There are also about 21,106 homes in Severn. The average income for a household in Severn was estimated to be $115,481 in 2021.

Schools in Severn

Students living in Severn can attend public or private schools.

Public Schools in Severn

Students can go to any public high school in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. The high schools that serve Severn include:

• Glen Burnie High School
• Old Mill High School

2* Meade High School

Private Schools in Severn

There are also private school options in the area:

• Annapolis Area Christian School
• Archbishop Spalding High School

Famous People from Severn

Many interesting people have lived in Severn, including:

• Jessica Benson, a singer
• The Braxtons (Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar, along with their brother Michael), who are singers and stars of a TV show called Braxton Family Values
• Steve Dannenmann, an accountant who became famous for being the runner-up in the 2005 World Series of Poker
• A. J. Francis, a former professional football player
• Marina Harrison, who was crowned Miss Maryland in 2003 and Miss Maryland USA in 2005
• C. Edward Middlebrooks, a politician
• Erin O'Donnell, a singer
• Victor Sulin, a politician

See also

In Spanish: Severn (Maryland) para niños