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Seymour, TX
City in Baylor County, Texas.
Population
2,623
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
0
Seymour and its ZIP codes
Seymour at a glance
- Seymour is about 7.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,212 a year, 49% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,200 (67% below Texas) and median rent is $530 a month.
Local data for Seymour, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seymour, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,212
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$530/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (325), Mexican Americans (228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baylor County. PPP loans are for Seymour.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,630
1,586 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,915
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23M
FY 2026, $6,649 per person
How people get to work
Seymour, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seymour, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
446
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
29.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seymour, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Seymour
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoreeCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| MegargelTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| MundayCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seymour, TX in?
- Seymour is in Baylor County, Texas.
- What is the population of Seymour, TX?
- About 2,623 people live in Seymour, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seymour?
- Nearby places include Goree (18 mi), Megargel (22 mi), Munday (24 mi), Elbert (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023