Census-designated place · Tennessee
Seymour, Tennessee
Seymour, census-designated place, mostly in Sevier County (81.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Blount County, Tennessee. Seymour had 16,216 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,493). GEOID 4767200.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,216
±1,493 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 14,705
Median household income
$82,855
±$14,958 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$308,100
±$21,559 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,515
±$286 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Seymour and what county is it in?
Seymour is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Sevier County (81.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Blount County, Tennessee. It covers 16.0 square miles of land, 918 residents per square mile in 2020.
Seymour is in the Sevierville, TN micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | 11,928 | 81.1% |
| Blount County | 2,777 | 18.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Seymour, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Seymour's population at 16,216 (±1,493). The 2020 Census counted 14,705 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Seymour is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Seymour | Sevier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,216 ±1,493 | 99,652 | +5,023 |
| Households | 6,223 ±459 | 40,344 | +1,820 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.16 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,655 ±504 | 58,967 | +1,834 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Seymour?
The median resident of Seymour is 42.2 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%.
| Measure | Seymour | Sevier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 ±3.8 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±3.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±2.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±2.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.2% ±1.9 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±2.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±2.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±2.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 13.3% | −3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±2.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.9% ±4.8 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1% ±2.8 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Seymour earn?
Half of Seymour's 6,223 households earn less than $82,855 a year (±$14,958), against $62,581 in Sevier County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $71,101 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seymour | Sevier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,855 ±$14,958 | $62,581 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,146 ±$18,357 | $84,620 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,886 ±$6,698 | $34,476 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±3.2 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.3% ±6.2 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.0 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±3.6 pts | 86.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Seymour?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Seymour's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $308,100 by its owner (±$21,559). The median renter pays $1,515 a month including utilities, and 18.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seymour | Sevier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $308,100 ±$21,559 | $299,000 | +$96,790 |
| Median gross rent | $1,515 ±$286 | $1,072 | +$391 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.4% ±9.4 pts | 33.4% | −24.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,486 ±$168 | $1,390 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5% ±5.7 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.5% ±5.7 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,655 ±504 | 58,967 | +1,834 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±4.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2% ±5.2 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% ±3.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.7% ±3.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Seymour work and get to work?
83.0% of Seymour's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Seymour | Sevier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±4.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.3% | −4.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0% ±4.2 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±3.9 pts | 6.9% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±1.2 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Seymour?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Seymour, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,456 (Tract 802.03) to $75,603 (Tract 803).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 802.03Sevier County | 5,961 | $72,456 |
| Tract 803Sevier County | 5,879 | $75,603 |
| Tract 113.01Blount County | 6,285 | $91,906 |
| Tract 802.02Sevier County | 7,363 | $92,348 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Seymour) · Census block assignment files
How does Seymour compare with other places in Tennessee?
Seymour ranks 56th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 37th | 289 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 289 |
| Median household income | 56th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 56th | 289 |
| Median home value | 70th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 189th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 106th | 276 |
| Median age | 112th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 95th | 289 |
| Work from home | 86th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 81st | 288 |
Seymour's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Seymour with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Seymour?
16 of the 57 figures for Seymour on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Seymour are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.