Seymour, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Seymour, Tennessee is 15,914 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $85,240, the median home value is $262,800, and the median age is 42.7.
15,914
Population
993
People / sq mi
$85,240
Median Income
$262,800
Median Home Value
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Seymour covers 16.0 sq mi of land at 993 people per square mile.
About Seymour, TN
What distinguishes Seymour is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 993 people per square mile. Seymour is a city in Tennessee with a population of 15,914. It ranks #38 among cities in Tennessee by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $85,240 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $262,800, with typical rent around $1,530.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 21.5%, below the national 35.0%. Around 12.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$85,240
Median Household Income
$40,963
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$262,800
Median Home Value
$1,530
Median Rent
78.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
21.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
83.0%
Public Transit
12.2%
Work From Home
31.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.7%
Foreign Born
97.4%
Non-English at Home
9.8%
Veterans
15.4%
With Disability
93.3%
Health Insurance
95.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.2% |
| Information | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Seymour, Tennessee has a population of 15,914 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in Tennessee.
The median household income in Seymour, Tennessee is $85,240, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Seymour, Tennessee is $262,800, with median monthly rent at $1,530 and a homeownership rate of 78.3%.
The median age in Seymour, Tennessee is 42.7 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.