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Town of Seymour, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Seymour (town), Eau Claire County, town, in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Seymour (town), Eau Claire County had 3,261 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,352 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,300 (±17). GEOID 5503572675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,352 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,300 ±17
Median household income
$107,436
±$6,817 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$320,200
±$31,246 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,362
±$203 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Seymour (town), Eau Claire County and what county is it in?
Seymour (town), Eau Claire County is a town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It covers 31.0 square miles of land, 108 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside the Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County): Seymour (CDP, 1,501 in 2020).
Seymour (town), Eau Claire County is in the Eau Claire, WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Seymour (town), Eau Claire County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,261 people lived in Seymour (town), Eau Claire County on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 3,352 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,300 (±17).
| Measure | Seymour (town), Eau Claire County | Eau Claire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,300±17 | 107,116 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,150±133 | 44,726 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.86±0.32 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,228±159 | 46,936 | no clear change |
Seymour (town), Eau Claire County's population since 2000
From 2,978 in 2000 to 3,261 in 2025: up 9.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Seymour (town), Eau Claire County 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 (town), Eau Claire County?
The median resident of Seymour (town), Eau Claire County is 47.8 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of some other race at 4.0%.
| Measure | Seymour (town), Eau Claire County | Eau Claire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8±5.5 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±5.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8%±5.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 53.9%±4.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.1%±6.2 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±5.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±2.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±3.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±4.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±3.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6%±1.3 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.3%±5.8 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±3.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.0%±2.9 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±1.0 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 (town), Eau Claire County earn?
Half of Seymour (town), Eau Claire County's 1,150 households earn less than $107,436 a year (±$6,817), against $74,546 in Eau Claire County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $88,061 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,375 after inflation. 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seymour (town), Eau Claire County | Eau Claire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,436±$6,817 | $74,546 | +$19,375 |
| Mean household income | $142,445±$21,906 | $100,242 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,025±$7,757 | $42,733 | +$10,933 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.5%±2.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9%±3.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±2.2 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±5.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 (town), Eau Claire County?
Owners occupy 93.2% of Seymour (town), Eau Claire County's occupied homes and renters 6.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,200 by its owner (±$31,246). The median renter pays $1,362 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Seymour (town), Eau Claire County | Eau Claire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,200±$31,246 | $261,000 | +$45,017 |
| Median gross rent | $1,362±$203 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.0%±25.9 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,536±$172 | $1,625 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.2%±3.3 pts | 61.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.8%±3.3 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,228±159 | 46,936 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.0%±6.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±24.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.1%±3.0 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±2.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.2%±6.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 (town), Eau Claire County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Seymour (town), Eau Claire County in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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 (town), Eau Claire County work and get to work?
83.4% of Seymour (town), Eau Claire County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes.
| Measure | Seymour (town), Eau Claire County | Eau Claire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±7.6 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9%±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4%±6.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.2%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±5.2 pts | 12.7% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±3.4 | 17.9 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 (town), Eau Claire County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Seymour (town), Eau Claire County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3.01Eau Claire County | 3,876 | $95,694 |
| Tract 5.02Eau Claire County | 4,898 | $100,099 |
| Tract 6Eau Claire County | 4,817 | $55,402 |
| Tract 3.02Eau Claire County | 8,629 | $87,175 |
| Tract 2Eau Claire County | 4,873 | $90,676 |
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 (town), Eau Claire County) · Census block assignment files
How does Seymour (town), Eau Claire County compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Seymour (town), Eau Claire County is the 3,348th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 87th-most populous of 1,239 in Wisconsin.
Seymour (town), Eau Claire County ranks 155th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 87th | 1,239 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 810th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 467th | 914 |
| Median household income | 155th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 141st | 911 |
| Median home value | 299th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 102nd | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 658th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 194th | 914 |
| Median age | 334th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 167th | 914 |
| Work from home | 446th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 741st | 914 |
Seymour (town), Eau Claire County's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
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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 (town), Eau Claire County?
20 of the 57 figures for Seymour (town), Eau Claire County 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
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