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Seymour

Illinois · 303 residents · 0.093 sq mi
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Seymour is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,504. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $93,500. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
+9%vs 2011
vs 278 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,258 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 2,989 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+57%vs 2011
vs 22.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
253286319351384201020202024Seymour
2024270
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,504
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,411
+18%vs 2011
vs $22,388 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−17.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−26%vs 2011
vs 0.418 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade25.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing18.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services18.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $111,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $670 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.9% in 2011
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−35%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(236)
Black7.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(21)
Diversity Score33.5%(93)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(286)
Black2.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(32)
Diversity Score
11
−69%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.2%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
40.8%
+13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
Female
40.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Illinois?

Seymour, Illinois has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Illinois?

The typical household in Seymour, Illinois earns about $63,504 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, Illinois?

About 18.2% 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 24.1% of people in Seymour, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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