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Seymour

Indiana · 17,503 residents · 12.132 sq mi
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Seymour has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,823. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,503
−3%since 2000
from 18,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+5%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K19K21K23K1990201020202024Seymour
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,823
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,883 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,750
+8%since 2000
from $18,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(16,608)
Black1%(174)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(877)
Asian1.4%(259)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(3,126)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(14,805)
Black1.2%(210)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,014)
Asian1.2%(208)
Other1.6%(278)
Diversity Score34%(5,946)
Diversity Score
34
+97%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Indiana?

Seymour, Indiana has about 17,503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Indiana?

The typical household in Seymour, Indiana earns about $38,823 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, Indiana?

About 13.2% 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 15.6% 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 1,927 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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