Seymour is a city located in Webster County Missouri. Seymour has a 2024 population of 1,929. Seymour is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,848 in 2020.
The average household income in Seymour is $60,446 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median age in Seymour is 32 years: 29.2 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seymour was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,918 | 92.17% |
| Other race | 66 | 3.17% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 2.74% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 861 | 2.36 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 365 | 3.21 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 324 | 1.27 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 141 | 2.53 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 31 | 2.87 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 8.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 3.04% |
| High School Graduate | 589 | 44.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 325 | 24.71% |
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 | 1,192 | 1,039 | 152 |
| Other Race | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,917 | $61,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $135,526 |
| High School Graduate | $40,451 | $50,350 | $34,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,750 | $19,643 | $19,844 |
| Overall | $40,158 | $42,875 | $36,458 |
| Some College | $34,324 | $36,029 | $33,851 |
$40,158
Average Earnings
$42,875
Average Male
$36,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Seymour residents speak only English, while 0.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,823 | 380 | 20.84% |
| Multiple | 40 | 9 | 22.5% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.16%
Male Poverty Rate
18.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seymour is Multiple, with 22.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seymour is White, with 20.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.41% |
| High School | 15.41% |
| Some College | 8.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.71% |
| Female Employed | 13.07% |
| Male Employed | 10.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,831 | $66,338 |
| Households | $51,497 | $60,446 |
| Married Families | $72,132 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,750 | $47,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
164
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 10.18% |
| Other Race | 12 | 18.18% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 32.43% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 8.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
72.37%
Born in Seymour
97.07%
Native Born
2.93%
Foreign Born
2.93%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.07% of Seymour residents were born in the United States, with 72.37% having been born in Missouri. 2.93% 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 | 2,030 | 20 | 1% |
| 2028 | 2,010 | 20 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 1,990 | 21 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 1,969 | 20 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 1,949 | 20 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 1,929 | 20 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 1,909 | 28 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 1,881 | 28 | 1.51% |
| 2021 | 1,853 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 1,848 | -160 | -7.97% |
| 2019 | 2,008 | 14 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,994 | 13 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 1,981 | 20 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 1,961 | 18 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 1,943 | 17 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 1,926 | 14 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 1,912 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,910 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 1,917 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,911 | 0 | 0% |