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Senath

Missouri · 1,767 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Senath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,000. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
1,767
+7%since 2000
from 1,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−10%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Senath
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,050
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,849
+39%since 2000
from $11,434 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,434)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(191)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(448)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(1,241)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(488)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score53.2%(941)
Diversity Score
53
+96%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% 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
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Senath, Missouri?

Senath, Missouri has about 1,767 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Senath, Missouri?

The typical household in Senath, Missouri earns about $24,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Senath, Missouri expensive?

In Senath, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Senath, Missouri?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Senath, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Senath, Missouri?

About 41.4% of people in Senath, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Senath, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Senath, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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