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Seymour, Wisconsin
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Seymour, Wisconsin
Location of Seymour, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Lafayette
Area
 • Total 36.12 sq mi (93.56 km2)
 • Land 36.12 sq mi (93.56 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 446
 • Density 12/sq mi (4.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
53510 (Belmont)
53530 (Darlington)
53586 (Shullsburg)
Area code(s) 608
FIPS code 55-72700
GNIS feature ID 1584128

Seymour is a small town located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 446 people. This was an increase from 363 people in 2000. A small community called Seymour Corners is also part of the town.

Geography of Seymour

Seymour is found in the western part of Lafayette County. It is located just west of Darlington, which is the main city of the county. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town of Seymour covers a total area of about 93.6 square kilometers (36.1 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.

People of Seymour (Demographics)

The word "demographics" means facts about the people who live in a place.

Population and Homes

In the year 2000, there were 363 people living in Seymour. These people lived in 118 different homes. About 96 of these homes were families. The town had about 10 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in Seymour (99.72%) were White, and a very small number (0.28%) were Native American.

Family Life

Many homes in Seymour had children under 18 living there (46.6%). Most homes (72.0%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.45 people.

Age Groups

The people in Seymour were spread out across different age groups:

  • About 36.9% were under 18 years old.
  • About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 18.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 8.8% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Seymour was 32 years old.

Money and Income

In 2000, the average income for a home in Seymour was $40,000 per year. For families, the average income was $40,536 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $13,390.

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