Seymour is a city located in Baylor County Texas. Seymour has a 2024 population of 2,573. It is also the county seat of Baylor County. Seymour is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,585 in 2020.
The average household income in Seymour is $74,282 with a poverty rate of 13.37%. The median age in Seymour is 47 years: 43.3 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seymour was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,415 | 86.68% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 8.65% |
| Other race | 56 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,144 | 2.37 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 645 | 2.99 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 384 | 1.18 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 102 | 2.8 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 13 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 12.14% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 15.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.15% |
| High School Graduate | 819 | 41.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 362 | 18.39% |
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 | 1,563 | 1,411 | 321 |
| Hispanic | 258 | 160 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 51 | 2 |
| Other Race | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 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 20.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $171,199 | $50,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,521 | $51,750 | $29,650 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,629 | $0 | $40,795 |
| Overall | $44,335 | $59,762 | $29,221 |
| Some College | $22,813 | $0 | $23,854 |
$44,335
Average Earnings
$59,762
Average Male
$29,221
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.17% of Seymour residents speak only English, while 8.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,053 | 167 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 79 | 20.52% |
| Multiple | 241 | 77 | 31.95% |
| Other | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Black | 51 | 20 | 39.22% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100% |
13.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.14%
Male Poverty Rate
15.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seymour is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seymour is White, with 8.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.35% |
| Some College | 14.44% |
| High School | 10.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,295 | $97,403 |
| Households | $53,077 | $74,282 |
| Married Families | $87,568 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,655 | $28,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
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
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 14.73% |
| Black | 24 | 47.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
80.98%
Born in Seymour
97.34%
Native Born
2.66%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
97.34% of Seymour residents were born in the United States, with 80.98% having been born in Texas. 0.86% 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 | 2,558 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 2,561 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 2,564 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 2,567 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 2,570 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 2,573 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 2,576 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,577 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,578 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,585 | 20 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 2,565 | -33 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 2,598 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 2,592 | -64 | -2.41% |
| 2016 | 2,656 | 17 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 2,639 | 28 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 2,611 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 2,621 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 2,632 | -78 | -2.88% |
| 2011 | 2,710 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,721 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,908 | -277 | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 3,185 | -472 | -12.91% |
| 1980 | 3,657 | 188 | 5.42% |
| 1970 | 3,469 | -320 | -8.45% |
| 1960 | 3,789 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 1950 | 3,779 | 451 | 13.55% |
| 1940 | 3,328 | 702 | 26.73% |
| 1930 | 2,626 | 68 | 2.66% |