Seymour is located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Seymour has a 2024 population of 17,108. Seymour is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,714 in 2020.
The average household income in Seymour is $118,580 with a poverty rate of 6.29%. The median age in Seymour is 39.3 years: 38.1 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seymour was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,444 | 80.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,504 | 8.97% |
| Black or African American | 755 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 627 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 383 | 2.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,465 | 2.57 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 3,046 | 3.24 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 2,126 | 1.23 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Female | 938 | 3.21 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Male | 355 | 3.15 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 442 | 3.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,254 | 10.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,013 | 16.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,195 | 18.37% |
| High School Graduate | 3,508 | 29.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 450 | 3.77% |
| Some College | 2,085 | 17.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,293 | 8,981 | 3,297 |
| Hispanic | 1,479 | 965 | 277 |
| 2+ Races | 856 | 526 | 211 |
| Black | 588 | 522 | 290 |
| Other Race | 368 | 291 | 139 |
| Asian | 286 | 286 | 184 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,369 | $83,727 | $70,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,154 | $118,194 | $80,536 |
| High School Graduate | $40,020 | $52,217 | $26,544 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,699 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,368 | $63,816 | $53,795 |
| Some College | $56,480 | $63,140 | $44,375 |
$59,368
Average Earnings
$63,816
Average Male
$53,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.78% of Seymour residents speak only English, while 14.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,568 | 552 | 4.39% |
| Multiple | 1,504 | 306 | 20.35% |
| Hispanic | 2,328 | 292 | 12.54% |
| Other | 589 | 66 | 11.21% |
| Black | 738 | 54 | 7.32% |
| Asian | 383 | 42 | 10.97% |
| Native | 22 | 22 | 100% |
6.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.3%
Male Poverty Rate
8.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seymour is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seymour is White, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.9% |
| Some College | 6.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 7.56% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.44% |
| Male Employed | 1.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,676 | $139,046 |
| Households | $96,747 | $118,580 |
| Married Families | $142,933 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,526 | $69,856 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
628
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 270 |
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 219 |
| 55 to 64 | 165 |
| 35 to 54 | 147 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 559 | 5.12% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 6.85% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 5.02% |
| Black | 16 | 2.63% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.53%
Born in Seymour
90.65%
Native Born
9.35%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
6.23%
Naturalized
90.65% of Seymour residents were born in the United States, with 66.53% having been born in Connecticut. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,883 | 155 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 17,728 | 155 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 17,573 | 155 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 17,418 | 155 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 17,263 | 155 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 17,108 | 155 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 16,953 | 155 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 16,798 | 22 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 16,776 | 62 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 16,714 | 298 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 16,416 | -87 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 16,503 | -16 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 16,519 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 16,559 | 83 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 16,476 | -85 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 16,561 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 16,560 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 16,574 | 34 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 16,540 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 16,530 | 0 | 0% |