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Seymour, Texas
Seymour, city, in Baylor County, Texas. Seymour had 2,574 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,575 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,623 (±190). GEOID 4866968.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,574
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,575 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,623 ±190
Median household income
$40,212
±$4,033 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$93,200
±$7,325 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$530
±$170 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Seymour and what county is it in?
Seymour is a city in Baylor County, Texas. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 881 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 Census Bureau estimates that 2,574 people lived in Seymour on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 2,575 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,623 (±190).
| Measure | Seymour | Baylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,623 ±190 | 3,485 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,170 ±123 | 1,530 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.20 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,658 ±125 | 2,190 | no clear change |
Seymour's population since 2000
From 2,908 in 2000 to 2,574 in 2025: down 11.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Seymour as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 50.5 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 27.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.2%.
| Measure | Seymour | Baylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 ±7.2 | 48.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±3.0 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.4% ±3.8 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±3.6 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.2% ±4.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.7% ±5.4 pts | 76.6% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±4.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±3.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 26.2% ±5.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.3% ±5.0 pts | 20.6% | +8.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.0% ±5.8 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4% ±5.3 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.2% ±8.3 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
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 1,170 households earn less than $40,212 a year (±$4,033), against $45,370 in Baylor County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $48,004 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seymour | Baylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,212 ±$4,033 | $45,370 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,597 ±$10,871 | $66,383 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,268 ±$6,887 | $30,099 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.2% ±8.0 pts | 21.8% | +15.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.5% ±17.7 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±6.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% ±5.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9% ±6.8 pts | 83.7% | – |
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 63.4% of Seymour's occupied homes and renters 36.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,200 by its owner (±$7,325). The median renter pays $530 a month including utilities, and 34.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seymour | Baylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,200 ±$7,325 | $103,100 | +$17,758 |
| Median gross rent | $530 ±$170 | $581 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4% ±13.5 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,288 ±$203 | $1,567 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.4% ±7.4 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.6% ±7.4 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,658 ±125 | 2,190 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.9% ±6.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±9.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.7% ±6.6 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% ±3.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% ±6.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Seymour building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Seymour in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Seymour work and get to work?
81.6% of Seymour's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.4 minutes.
| Measure | Seymour | Baylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5% ±6.9 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±5.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6% ±9.1 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±8.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±4.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.4 min ±5.4 | 15.9 min | +7.9 min |
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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Seymour, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503.01Baylor County | 1,292 | $35,134 |
| Tract 9503.02Baylor County | 2,193 | $54,531 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Seymour is the 6,811th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 531st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Seymour ranks 875th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 531st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 589th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 599th | 979 |
| Median household income | 875th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 541st | 978 |
| Median home value | 842nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 838th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 501st | 877 |
| Median age | 58th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 692nd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 912th | 976 |
Seymour's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
17 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' public schools in Seymour.