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Only 3 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Severn. Severn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Severn beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 284 in 1920, a peak of 356 in 1970, 191 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1920 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Severn, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Severn.
Most working residents leave Severn for work: only 10% work in town. Severn’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both the North Carolina town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Severn grew to 769 in 2023, 436 more than in 2013.
| Severn | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.9% | 6.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Severn has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Severn’s July high is 89°F, close to North Carolina’s towns (89°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Severn.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Severn beats the North Carolina average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 14% of Severn adults report frequent mental distress.
| Severn | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Severn | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 7.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Severn
About 4 of every 100 Severn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
Where Severn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in North Carolina, United States
Severn is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Severn had a population of 191. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. Severn is the home of Severn Peanut Corporation, the owners of the Hampton Farms brand of roasted peanuts.
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Severn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.