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Seligman

Missouri · 813 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 $31,313. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,500. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
813
−7%since 2000
from 877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4807389961K2K1990201020202024Seligman
2024941
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,313
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,035
+19%since 2000
from $10,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(703)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(42)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(22)
Diversity Score20.6%(167)
Diversity Score
21
+27%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 25.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.0%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seligman, Missouri?

Seligman, Missouri has about 813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seligman, Missouri?

The typical household in Seligman, Missouri earns about $31,313 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Seligman, Missouri?

About 2.7% 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 35.5% 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 247 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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