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Seymour

Indiana · 21,569 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 $44,524. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,400. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
21,569
+19%since 2000
from 18,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.2
+1%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K19K21K23K1990201020202024Seymour
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.5%(1,627)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(1,698)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(1,704)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(1,413)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(1,463)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.3%(3,095)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(2,774)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(2,363)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.9%(2,351)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.6%(1,629)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(1,001)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(451)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,524
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,883 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,338
+34%since 2000
from $18,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(14,630)
Black1.8%(396)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(5,508)
Asian1.6%(348)
Other2.4%(508)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.6%(2,101)
Guatemalan1.3%(257)
Puerto Rican0.9%(183)
Honduran0.8%(149)
Cuban0.5%(107)
Asian origin
Chinese2.9%(573)
Japanese1.2%(239)
Asian Indian0.4%(76)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.1%(3,389)
American12.3%(2,424)
Irish8.2%(1,613)
English8.1%(1,600)
Scottish2.3%(446)
Italian2%(395)
Polish1.3%(253)
French1.2%(235)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(211)
Dutch0.8%(155)
Norwegian0.6%(115)
Swedish0.6%(110)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.6%(109)
British0.4%(71)
Russian0.3%(63)
Austrian0.3%(54)
Hungarian0.2%(45)
Greek0.2%(31)
Finnish0%(9)
Swiss0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.8%(3,121)
Married47.4%(3,916)
Widowed2.6%(212)
Divorced12.2%(1,005)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(2,350)
Married43.7%(3,696)
Widowed12.3%(1,043)
Divorced16.3%(1,376)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Indiana?

Seymour, Indiana has about 21,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Indiana?

The typical household in Seymour, Indiana earns about $44,524 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, Indiana?

About 19.2% 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 20.2% 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 5,993 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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