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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Seymour

Indiana · 18,101 residents · 12.132 sq mi
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Seymour has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,883. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,101
+16%since 1990
from 15,576 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,492 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,284 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+2%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K17K19K21K23K1990201020202024Seymour
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,883
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,627 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,222
+55%since 1990
from $11,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$508
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $354 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
36.3% rent
2.1
+13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(15,312)
Black0.8%(126)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(92)
Asian0.6%(96)
Diversity Score5.6%(872)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(16,608)
Black1%(174)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(877)
Asian1.4%(259)
Diversity Score17.3%(3,126)
17
+209%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Indiana?

Seymour, Indiana has about 18,101 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Indiana?

The typical household in Seymour, Indiana earns about $36,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seymour, Indiana expensive?

In Seymour, Indiana, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, Indiana?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Seymour, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seymour, Indiana?

About 10.0% of people in Seymour, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seymour, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Seymour, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,525 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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