Seymour, Texas

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Seymour is a city in Baylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,908 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Baylor County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Trivia
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Seymour is located at 33°35′30″N, 99°15′39″W (33.591552, -99.260968)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,908 people, 1,273 households, and 790 families residing in the city. The population density was 412.8/km² (1,067.5/mi²). There were 1,534 housing units at an average density of 217.8/km² (563.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.24% White, 4.57% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.44% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.45% of the population.

There were 1,273 households out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,662, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $21,891 versus $19,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,062. About 15.6% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

The Seymour Division of the sprawling 300,000 acre (1200 km²) La Escalera Ranch is located south of Seymour, Texas. The ranch is owned and operated by members of the Gerald Lyda family. La Escalera Ranch extends over much of Pecos County and portions of Reeves, Brewster and Baylor Counties. It is known for its reputation herd of crossbred Angus cattle and its abundant wildlife.

[edit] Education

Seymour is served by the Seymour Independent School District.

[edit] Trivia

The Reptilomorph Seymouria is named after this city.
On August 12, 1936, the temperature at Seymour reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the State of Texas.
Seymour is the County Seat and only town in Baylor County.
This city is located at the crossroads of five major highways.

[edit] External links

City of Seymour, Texas Official Website
Handbook of Texas Online article
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 33.591552° -99.260968°
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Seymour Independent School District Official Website

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