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Seymour

Illinois · 317 residents · 0.093 sq mi
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Seymour is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,900. Households here earn about 55% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
317
−2%since 2019
from 325 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,409 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 3,495 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+92%since 2019
from 18.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
253286319351384201020202024Seymour
2024270
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,893
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,757
+83%since 2019
from $20,579 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information52.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
41.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(296)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(18)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 22.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
Female
62.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Illinois?

Seymour, Illinois has about 317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Illinois?

The typical household in Seymour, Illinois earns about $105,893 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 $108,900.

How educated are people in Seymour, Illinois?

About 13.0% 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 8.3% 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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