Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Senath, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,662

Median Agei

31.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.9%763

White

45.5%757

Two or More

6.9%114

Black

1.6%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%64

High School Diploma

38.9%357

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%69

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%62

Associate's Degree

6.3%58

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%40

Master's Degree

1.2%11

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

72.8%

BA or Higher

6.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,500

Median Renti

$530

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57%303

Renter-Occupied

43%229

Total Units

614

Homeownership

57%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

27.7%84

$50K–$100K

32%97

$100K–$150K

15.8%48

$150K–$200K

17.5%53

$200K–$300K

6.3%19

$500K–$1M

0.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%2

2000–2009

5.9%36

1990–1999

14%86

1980–1989

16.1%99

1970–1979

27.2%167

1960–1969

19.4%119

1950–1959

6.5%40

1940–1949

6.7%41

1939 or earlier

3.9%24

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.6%269

Utility Gas

47.6%253

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$31,667

Mean Household Incomei

$53,554

Per Capita Incomei

$17,024

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

513

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.8%52

$10K–$15K

10.5%56

$15K–$20K

15.4%82

$20K–$25K

6.4%34

$25K–$30K

7.5%40

$30K–$35K

3.9%21

$35K–$40K

0.8%4

$40K–$45K

2.4%13

$45K–$50K

5.5%29

$50K–$60K

3.2%17

$60K–$75K

11.7%62

$75K–$100K

8.8%47

$100K–$125K

3%16

$125K–$150K

2.4%13

$150K–$200K

4.1%22

$200K+

4.5%24

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

135

Avg. Tenant Renti

$296/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing32 homes87% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 848 homes90% occupied$238/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $31,667/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

67.4%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

27%

Low income$16K–$25K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $25K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.4% of subsidized households are minority

16.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

25215.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

252

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

497

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

500

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.1%Insured

26.9%Uninsured