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 $61,495 with a poverty rate of 26.16%. The median age in Seymour is 50.6 years: 44.2 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seymour was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,225 | 85.35% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 11.39% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.15% |
| 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 | 1,156 | 2.19 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Married | 510 | 2.67 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 424 | 1.17 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 193 | 3.08 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Male | 29 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
63.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 11.95% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 361 | 19.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 665 | 35.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 9.06% |
| Some College | 291 | 15.32% |
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 | 1,510 | 1,295 | 391 |
| Hispanic | 230 | 125 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 60 | 3 |
| Other Race | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 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 25.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $178,853 | $45,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,063 | $53,063 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $51,750 | $30,662 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,139 | $15,964 | $27,130 |
| Overall | $39,861 | $53,008 | $29,628 |
| Some College | $24,773 | $0 | $27,250 |
$39,861
Average Earnings
$53,008
Average Male
$29,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.83% of Seymour residents speak only English, while 8.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,987 | 397 | 19.98% |
| Multiple | 293 | 120 | 40.96% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 108 | 41.86% |
| Other | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 100% |
26.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.28%
Male Poverty Rate
28.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seymour is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seymour is White, with 19.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.2% |
| Some College | 18.87% |
| High School | 17.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.18% |
| Female Employed | 18.38% |
| Male Employed | 12.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,759 | $78,787 |
| Households | $38,984 | $61,495 |
| Married Families | $78,409 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,716 | $30,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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
134
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 6.75% |
| Black | 10 | 38.46% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
79.25%
Born in Seymour
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
97.58% of Seymour residents were born in the United States, with 79.25% having been born in Texas. 0.19% 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% |