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Seligman

Missouri · 851 residents · 1.247 sq mi
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Seligman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,700. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
851
−3%since 2000
from 877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+19%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4807389961K2K1990201020202024Seligman
2024941
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,316
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,459
−4%since 2000
from $10,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+37%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(774)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(142)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(795)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(23)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.9%(24)
Diversity Score15.3%(130)
Diversity Score
15
−6%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seligman, Missouri?

Seligman, Missouri has about 851 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seligman, Missouri?

The typical household in Seligman, Missouri earns about $22,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seligman, Missouri expensive?

In Seligman, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,700, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Seligman, Missouri?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Seligman, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seligman, Missouri?

About 36.0% of people in Seligman, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seligman, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Seligman, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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