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Seymour

Missouri · 1,921 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 $32,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
1,921
+5%since 2000
from 1,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
551 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Seymour
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,381
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,093 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,106
+21%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,757)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(103)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,812)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(53)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score11.8%(226)
Diversity Score
12
+110%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, Missouri?

Seymour, Missouri has about 1,921 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, Missouri?

The typical household in Seymour, Missouri earns about $32,381 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, Missouri?

About 7.8% 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 19.5% 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 285 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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