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Seymour, IN


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Seymour, Indiana

Seymour, Indiana, in Jackson county, is 37 miles E of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 49 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is home to some 18,101 residents.

The People and Families of Seymour

In Seymour, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seymour had a median family income of $43,357.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,360) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Seymour. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Seymour Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Seymour was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Seymour, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Seymour let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Seymour strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Seymour Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Seymour Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Seymour Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Seymour, IN

Comparing Seymour to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21

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