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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Seymour

Missouri · 1,834 residents · 3.484 sq mi
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Seymour has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,093. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,834
+12%since 1990
from 1,636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
526 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+4%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Seymour
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,093
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,026 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,486
+58%since 1990
from $7,921 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.1
+13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.9%(81)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,757)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score5.6%(103)
6
+13%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
−1%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Missouri?

Seymour, Missouri has about 1,834 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Missouri?

The typical household in Seymour, Missouri earns about $25,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seymour, Missouri expensive?

In Seymour, Missouri, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, Missouri?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Seymour, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seymour, Missouri?

About 18.1% of people in Seymour, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seymour, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Seymour, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 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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