Severn, North Carolina facts for kids
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Severn, North Carolina
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Location of Severn, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 188.92/sq mi (72.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27877
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-60560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407315 |
Severn is a small town located in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 191 people lived there. It is part of the larger Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina area. Severn is known for being the home of Severn Peanut Corporation, which owns the Hampton Farms brand of roasted peanuts.
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History of Severn
How Severn Got Its Name
The area where Severn is now was first settled around 1833. It was originally called Meherrin. This name came from a local Native American tribe.
In 1887, a new branch of the railroad was built through Meherrin. Later, in 1919, the community officially became a town. It was renamed Severn after Severn Ayers. He was an important person who owned shares in the Seaboard Airline Railroad.
Geography of Severn
Where is Severn Located?
Severn is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Severn?
The population of Severn has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| 1920 | 284 | — | |
| 1930 | 354 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 323 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 340 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 310 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 356 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 309 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 260 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 263 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 276 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 191 | −30.8% | |
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Who Lives in Severn?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 263 people living in Severn. These people lived in 103 different homes. About 70 of these homes were families.
The town's population was made up of different groups. About 59% were White. Around 36% were African American. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income in Severn
The people in Severn had different ages. About 21% were under 18 years old. Around 20% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Severn was about $32,969 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $41,458 per year.
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See also
In Spanish: Severn (Carolina del Norte) para niños
