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Seymour Micro

Seymour, IN · 1 counties · 46,428 residents · 509.978 sq mi
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Seymour has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $131,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
46,428
+12%since 2000
from 41,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K40K42K45K48K1990201020202024Seymour
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,097
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,997
+47%since 2000
from $18,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(39,323)
Black0.5%(217)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,112)
Asian0.8%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(4,040)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(37,815)
Black1%(485)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(6,251)
Asian1%(469)
Other1.6%(753)
Diversity Score37.3%(17,315)
Segregation Score38.1%(17,678)
Diversity Score
37
+282%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

SeymourCENTRAL22,450
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1 component county

Jackson CountyCENTRAL47,370
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seymour, IN?

Seymour, IN has about 46,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seymour, IN?

The typical household in Seymour, IN earns about $55,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seymour, IN expensive?

In Seymour, IN, the median home is worth about $131,000, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Seymour, IN?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Seymour, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seymour, IN?

About 14.1% of people in Seymour, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seymour, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Seymour, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,698 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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