Seymour, Wisconsin
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| Seymour, Wisconsin | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| - Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,335 |
| - Density | 1,318.7/sq mi (509.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 55-72725[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1573932[1] |
Seymour is a city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,335 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Seymour.
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[edit] Geography
Seymour is located at (44.508499, -88.3284)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.6 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,335 people, 1,305 households, and 884 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,318.7 people per square mile (509.0/km²). There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of 544.5/sq mi (210.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 2.46% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,305 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,135, and the median income for a family was $50,746. Males had a median income of $36,789 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,073. About 4.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Tourism
Seymour has the most elaborate celebration and infrastructure of hamburger history in the Hamburger Hall of Fame (they plan to build a hamburger-shaped building) and an annual one day Burger Fest.[4] In 1989 the world's largest hamburger (5,520 pounds) was served at the festival. There have been no challenges to the record so the annual big burger now is only around 1,000 pounds. This festival also has a parade, hot air balloons, live entertainment, and several competitive events around hamburgers including the bun run and the ketchup slide.
[edit] Outagamie County Fairgrounds
Seymour is also home to the annual Outagamie County Fair. Some attractions are to the fair are the 4-H Crafts, Livestock, Carnival Rides and games, and nightly concerts. In recent decades the Outagamie County Fair has boasted as one of the more spectacular fairs in the state.
Outagamie Fair has been so successful thanks to the countless “Big Name” singers who have performed on stage in Seymour. This list includes Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Weird Al Yankovic, Beach Boys, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Randy Travis, Lonestar, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, & Many More.[5]
Seymour Speedway is yet another Attraction in Seymour located at the Outagamie County Fairgrounds. Seymour Speedway is a 1/3 mile clay racetrack, with modern grandstands and facilities, which hosts races in several divisions. Some divisions include Fastrak Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Northern Sport Mods, N.E.W. Dirt Street Stocks, N.E.W. Dirt Compact Car, 4 cylinders, and more. Races are held every Sunday night during the summer months.[6] By the end of the season each division crowns a champion based on a points system much like NASCAR does.
[edit] High School Basketball Program
Recently Seymour High School's basketball team has seen success at the state level. They have advanced to the WIAA State Tournament in Madison, WI the last 8 years in a row. This achievement is a state record never before accomplished by any other high school basketball team. [7] Seymour High School has been in every state basketball tournament since March of 2000. Also Seymour has won three state basketball championships in division 2 (1997, 2001, & 2006). Noted Alum include Catherine Rottier who went on to set several records playing NCAA DII basketball at Michigan Technological University.
[edit] History
According to one claim of the first hamburger, Charlie Nagreen served the world's first hamburger at the Seymour Fair of 1885. "Hamburger" Charlie decided to flatten a meatball and place it between slices of bread to increase portability.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Special Attractions and Events
- ^ Outagamie County Fair
- ^ Seymour Raceway.. home of N.E.W. Dirt!
- ^ ::Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: Home::
- ^ Special Attractions and Events
[edit] External links
- Seymour, Wisconsin is at coordinates Coordinates:
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