Senath, MO Demographics
A map of Senath's Population by Race
Senath, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,662, an increase from the 1,593 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.9% Hispanic, 45.5% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Senath, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Senath has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Senath, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Senath is ranked the 301st 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). Senath was ranked the 292nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Senath's White Population
757 residents of Senath, or 45.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Senath is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Senath ranks 993rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Senath's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Senath's population has decreased from 62.6% to 45.5%.
Senath is less White than neighboring Hollywood (100% White), Hornersville (92.1% White), Arbyrd (66.4% White), Rives (87.5% White), and Kennett (76.7% White).
Senath's Black Population
27 residents of Senath, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Senath is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Senath ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Senath's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Senath's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.
Senath is more Black than neighboring Hollywood (0% Black), Hornersville (0% Black), Arbyrd (0% Black), and Rives (0% Black). Senath is less Black than neighboring Kennett (11.1% Black).
Senath's Asian Population
0 residents of Senath, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Senath is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Senath ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Senath's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Senath's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Senath is less Asian than neighboring Kennett (0.8% Asian).
Senath's Hispanic Population
763 residents of Senath, or 45.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Senath is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Senath ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Senath's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Senath's population has increased from 32.0% to 45.9%.
Senath is more Hispanic than neighboring Hollywood (0% Hispanic), Hornersville (6% Hispanic), Arbyrd (18.3% Hispanic), Rives (0% Hispanic), and Kennett (1.9% Hispanic).
Senath's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Senath, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Senath is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Senath ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Senath's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Senath's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.
Senath is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hollywood (0% Native American/Other), Hornersville (0% Native American/Other), Arbyrd (0% Native American/Other), Rives (0% Native American/Other), and Kennett (0% Native American/Other).
Senath's Multiracial Population
114 residents of Senath, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Senath is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Senath ranks 899th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Senath's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 171.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Senath's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.9%.
Senath is more Multiracial than neighboring Hollywood (0% Multiracial), and Hornersville (1.9% Multiracial). Senath is less Multiracial than neighboring Arbyrd (15.3% Multiracial), Rives (12.5% Multiracial), and Kennett (9.5% 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.