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Seymour

Illinois · 270 residents · 0.093 sq mi
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Seymour has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,063. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 63 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,700. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

270
−19%since 2023
from 333 in 2023
2010 – 2024
2,903 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 3,581 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.9
+2%since 2023
from 29.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
253286319351384201020202024Seymour
2024270
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,063
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$23,237
−20%since 2023
from $29,041 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
17.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.470
+3%since 2023
from 0.456 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$135,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
72.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
27.6% rent
23.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
62.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

55.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
44.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
45.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
40.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

31.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
68.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Illinois?

Seymour, Illinois has about 270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Illinois?

The typical household in Seymour, Illinois earns about $36,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seymour, Illinois expensive?

In Seymour, Illinois, the median home is worth about $135,700.

How educated are people in Seymour, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Seymour, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seymour, Illinois?

About 17.4% of people in Seymour, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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