Senatobia, MS

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2024 Population

8,380

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

26.4%

0.012% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$54,167

3.43% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$212,100

1.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,617

0.632% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Senatobia, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Senatobia, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Senatobia, MS are Northwest Mississippi Community College (2,245 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Senatobia, MS was $212,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.7%.

Most people in Senatobia, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Senatobia, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Senatobia, MS is home to a population of 8.38k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.18% of Senatobia, MS residents were born outside of the country (99 people).

In 2024, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.46k people) in Senatobia, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 289 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Senatobia, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Senatobia, MS was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Senatobia, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Senatobia, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.46k ± 481
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.38k ± 442
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
289 ± 230

2.52%

Hispanic Population

211 people

2.52% of the people in Senatobia, MS are hispanic (211 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Senatobia, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,967 ± 3,094 people
Honduras
6,221 ± 1,934 people
Guatemala
4,623 ± 1,668 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

Foreign-Born Population

1.18%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

99 people

0.746%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

62 people

As of 2024, 1.18% of Senatobia, MS residents (99 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Senatobia, MS was 0.746%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Senatobia, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
65 ± 66
Gulf War (2001-)
43 ± 43
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 26

Senatobia, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Senatobia, MS.

Health

95% of the population of Senatobia, MS has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.623% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 29.1% between 18 and 34 years, 27.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.99%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

24.8%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.623%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Senatobia, MS declined by 28.7% from 7.01% to 4.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Senatobia, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Senatobia, MS employs 3.62k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Senatobia, MS were Transportation & Warehousing (601 people), Educational Services (517 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (416 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,018), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,695), and Transportation & Warehousing ($52,695).

Employment

Occupations

3.62k

2024 Value

± 514

−0.632%

1 Year decline

± 19.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Senatobia, MS declined at a rate of −0.632%, from 3.64k employees to 3.62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Senatobia, MS, are Transportation Occupations (467 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (324 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (321 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Senatobia, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.62k

2024 Value

± 514

−0.632%

1 Year decline

± 19.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Senatobia, MS declined at a rate of −0.632%, from 3.64k employees to 3.62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Senatobia, MS, are Transportation & Warehousing (601 people), Educational Services (517 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (416 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Senatobia, MS, though some of these residents may live in Senatobia, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,453

Median earning men ± $7,703

$25,984

Median earning women ± $7,327

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($107,528), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,350), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,587).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($55,417), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,336), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Senatobia, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Senatobia, MS awarded 2,245 degrees. The student population of Senatobia, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,951 male students and 4,916 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Senatobia, MS are White (1,162 and 51.8%), Black or African American (866 and 38.6%), Hispanic or Latino (120 and 5.35%), and Two or More Races (51 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Senatobia, MS by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Mississippi Community College (2,245 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Senatobia, MS are General Studies (481 and 21.4%), General Business Administration & Management (183 and 8.15%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (130 and 5.79%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 7,867 students enrolled in Senatobia, MS, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,014 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
481 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
126 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
107 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Senatobia, MS was General Studies with 481 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Senatobia, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,245 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Mississippi Community College with 2,245 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 887 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Senatobia, MS, which is 0.653 times less than the 1,358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,162 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 866 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Senatobia, MS was $212,100 in 2024, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $208,000 to $212,100, a 1.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Senatobia, MS is 53.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Senatobia, MS have an average commute time of 34.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Senatobia, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$212,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,027

$1,602

Median Property Taxes

±$316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Senatobia, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $1,500 - $2k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Senatobia, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.7%

Homeownership

2024

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.7% of the housing units in Senatobia, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Senatobia, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,167

Median Household Income

± $12,259

2.98k

Number of Households

± 468

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.98k households in Senatobia, MS grew to $54,167 from the previous year's value of $52,370.

The following chart displays the households in Senatobia, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Senatobia, MS is from Mississippi.

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (92.3%)
Carpooled (5.33%)
Walked (1.71%)

In 2024, 92.3% of workers in Senatobia, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.33%) and those who walked to work (1.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Senatobia, MS have a longer commute time (34.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.74% of the workforce in Senatobia, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Senatobia, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Senatobia, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Senatobia, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Senatobia, MS (1.83k out of 6.94k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Senatobia, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.