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Seaton

Illinois · 214 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Seaton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−12%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872172472763061990201020202024Seaton
2024228
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,165
−21%since 2000
from $35,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(235)
Black2.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(19)
Diversity Score23.3%(50)
Diversity Score
23
+231%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaton, Illinois?

Seaton, Illinois has about 214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaton, Illinois?

The typical household in Seaton, Illinois earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaton, Illinois expensive?

In Seaton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,200.

How educated are people in Seaton, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Seaton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaton, Illinois?

About 11.5% of people in Seaton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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