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Senath

Missouri · 1,593 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 $34,444. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,100. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
1,593
−3%since 2000
from 1,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.3
−7%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Senath
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.3%(117)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(114)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(109)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(99)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(86)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(202)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.7%(202)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(209)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(208)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.5%(135)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(82)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,444
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,093
+41%since 2000
from $11,434 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(998)
Black2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino32%(510)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican40.4%(695)
Ancestry
Irish9.2%(158)
American8.8%(152)
German7.9%(136)
English4.4%(76)
Dutch0.9%(15)
Scottish0.6%(10)
Belgian0.2%(4)
French0.2%(4)
Italian0.2%(4)
Polish0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−46.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.9%(306)
Married35.9%(225)
Widowed4%(25)
Divorced11.2%(70)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(149)
Married42.5%(262)
Widowed13.5%(83)
Divorced19.8%(122)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Senath, Missouri?

Senath, Missouri has about 1,593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Senath, Missouri?

The typical household in Senath, Missouri earns about $34,444 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Senath, Missouri?

About 8.0% 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 27.2% of people in Senath, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Senath, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Senath, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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