Seligman, MO Demographics
A map of Seligman's Population by Race
Seligman, Missouri has an estimated population of 941, a large increase from the 813 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Seligman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Seligman has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Seligman, that probability was 24.6% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Seligman is ranked the 388th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Seligman was ranked the 397th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Seligman's White Population
744 residents of Seligman, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Seligman is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Seligman ranks 724th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Seligman's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Seligman's population has decreased from 86.5% to 79.1%.
Seligman is more White than neighboring Gateway (75.7% White), Washburn (61.8% White), and Garfield (71.1% White). Seligman is less White than neighboring Lost Bridge Village (92.1% White), and Exeter (92.6% White).
Seligman's Black Population
7 residents of Seligman, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Seligman is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Seligman ranks 671st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Seligman's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Seligman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Seligman is more Black than neighboring Gateway (0% Black), Washburn (0% Black), Garfield (0% Black), Lost Bridge Village (0% Black), and Exeter (0% Black).
Seligman's Asian Population
0 residents of Seligman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Seligman is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Seligman ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Seligman's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Seligman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Seligman is less Asian than neighboring Garfield (0.6% Asian), and Lost Bridge Village (1% Asian).
Seligman's Hispanic Population
71 residents of Seligman, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Seligman is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Seligman ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Seligman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Seligman's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.5%.
Seligman is more Hispanic than neighboring Lost Bridge Village (0% Hispanic), and Exeter (4.2% Hispanic). Seligman is less Hispanic than neighboring Gateway (8.2% Hispanic), Washburn (21.1% Hispanic), and Garfield (9.4% Hispanic).
Seligman's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Seligman, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Seligman is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Seligman ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Seligman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Seligman's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.9%.
Seligman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washburn (0.8% Native American/Other), Garfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Exeter (0.6% Native American/Other). Seligman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gateway (3.1% Native American/Other), and Lost Bridge Village (3.3% Native American/Other).
Seligman's Multiracial Population
111 residents of Seligman, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Seligman is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Seligman ranks 500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Seligman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 177.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Seligman's population has increased from 4.9% to 11.8%.
Seligman is more Multiracial than neighboring Lost Bridge Village (3.6% Multiracial), and Exeter (2.7% Multiracial). Seligman is less Multiracial than neighboring Gateway (13% Multiracial), Washburn (16.3% Multiracial), and Garfield (18.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.