Senatobia, MS Demographics

A map of Senatobia's Population by Race

Senatobia, Mississippi has an estimated population of 8,380, a less than 1% change from the 8,354 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 40.3% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Senatobia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Senatobia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Senatobia, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Senatobia is ranked the 48th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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). Senatobia was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Senatobia's White Population

4,461 residents of Senatobia, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Senatobia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Senatobia ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Senatobia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Senatobia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.2%.

Senatobia is more White than neighboring Coldwater (17.6% White), Como (19.1% White), and Sardis (41.5% White). Senatobia is less White than neighboring Arkabutla (81.2% White), and Strayhorn (100% White).

Senatobia's Black Population

3,379 residents of Senatobia, or 40.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Senatobia is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Senatobia ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Senatobia's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Senatobia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.3%.

Senatobia is more Black than neighboring Arkabutla (0% Black), and Strayhorn (0% Black). Senatobia is less Black than neighboring Coldwater (77.6% Black), Como (71.2% Black), and Sardis (49.8% Black).

Senatobia's Asian Population

17 residents of Senatobia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Senatobia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Senatobia ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Senatobia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Asian residents' share of Senatobia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Senatobia is more Asian than neighboring Coldwater (0% Asian), Como (0% Asian), Arkabutla (0% Asian), Strayhorn (0% Asian), and Sardis (0% Asian).

Senatobia's Hispanic Population

211 residents of Senatobia, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Senatobia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Senatobia ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Senatobia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Senatobia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Senatobia is more Hispanic than neighboring Coldwater (0.3% Hispanic), Como (0% Hispanic), Arkabutla (0% Hispanic), Strayhorn (0% Hispanic), and Sardis (0.7% Hispanic).

Senatobia's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Senatobia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Senatobia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Senatobia ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Senatobia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Senatobia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Senatobia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arkabutla (0% Native American/Other), Strayhorn (0% Native American/Other), and Sardis (0% Native American/Other). Senatobia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coldwater (1.1% Native American/Other), and Como (8.3% Native American/Other).

Senatobia's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Senatobia, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Senatobia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Senatobia ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Senatobia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Senatobia's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.5%.

Senatobia is more Multiracial than neighboring Coldwater (3.3% Multiracial), Como (1.4% Multiracial), and Strayhorn (0% Multiracial). Senatobia is less Multiracial than neighboring Arkabutla (18.8% Multiracial), and Sardis (8.1% 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.