Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Seymour, Wisconsin
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Seymour Town Hall
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Location of Seymour, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
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| • Total | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km2) |
| • Land | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,216 |
| • Density | 39.9/sq mi (15.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-72750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584130 |
Seymour is a town located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,216 people lived here. The separate City of Seymour is also found within this town. You can also find the small community of Isaar, Wisconsin here. A place called Lime Rock, which is now a ghost town, was partly located in Seymour.
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What is the Geography of Seymour?
Seymour is a town with a total area of about 30.5 square miles (79.0 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town's borders. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in Seymour?
Let's look at the people living in Seymour, based on the 2000 census.
Population and Density
In 2000, there were 1,216 people living in Seymour. These people lived in 406 households, and 347 of these were families. The town had about 40 people per square mile (15.4 people per square kilometer). There were 421 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity of Residents
Most of the people in Seymour were White, making up about 96% of the population. A small number of people were Native American (2.30%). Other groups included African American (0.08%) and Asian (0.08%). About 1.40% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Seymour
Many households in Seymour had children under 18 living with them (42.4%). Most households (76.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3 people, and the average family had about 3.26 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The population in Seymour was spread across different age groups.
- About 30.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 31.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in Seymour was $48,264 per year. For families, the average income was $49,861. The average income per person in the town was $18,327. A small number of people (3.3%) and families (2.4%) lived below the poverty line.
How to Get Around Seymour: Transportation Routes
Several important roads pass through or near Seymour, helping people travel to other towns and cities.
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WIS 54 goes west to Black Creek and east to Green Bay. |
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WIS 55 goes north to Shawano and south to Freedom and Kaukauna. |
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Highway G starts at WIS 47 and ends at Highway Y. |
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Highway VV starts at WIS 47 and ends at Highway U. |
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County Y starts at WIS 29 and ends at WIS 54. |
Who are the Famous People from Seymour?
One notable person from Seymour was Charles F. Ploeger. He was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for Wisconsin. He was also a farmer and a businessman. Mr. Ploeger served as the chairman of the Seymour Town Board, helping to lead the town.
See also
In Spanish: Seymour (condado de Outagamie, Wisconsin) para niños
