City · Missouri
Seligman, Missouri
Seligman, city, in Barry County, Missouri. Seligman had 951 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 19.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 813 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 941 (±258). GEOID 2966530.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
951
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 813 · ACS 2020-2024: 941 ±258
Median household income
$47,798
±$7,676 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$93,800
±$40,869 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$797
±$40 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Seligman and what county is it in?
Seligman is a city in Barry County, Missouri. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 652 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Seligman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 951 people lived in Seligman on July 1, 2025, up 19.3% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 813 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 941 (±258).
| Measure | Seligman | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 941 ±258 | 35,033 | no clear change |
| Households | 334 ±93 | 13,336 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.45 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 393 ±100 | 17,063 | no clear change |
Seligman's population since 2000
From 877 in 2000 to 951 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Seligman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Seligman?
The median resident of Seligman is 31.0 years old; 32.2% are under 18 and 7.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.8%.
| Measure | Seligman | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 ±10.9 | 43.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.2% ±7.7 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.3% ±3.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±5.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±7.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.1% ±9.8 pts | 80.2% | −16.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±8.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±3.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7% ±7.5 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.7% ±8.2 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.5% ±8.0 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 4.4% ±3.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±11.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 9.7% ±9.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Seligman earn?
Half of Seligman's 334 households earn less than $47,798 a year (±$7,676), against $58,346 in Barry County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,016 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,782 after inflation. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seligman | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,798 ±$7,676 | $58,346 | +$14,782 |
| Mean household income | $50,236 ±$9,337 | $80,612 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,466 ±$3,590 | $31,611 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.2% ±11.3 pts | 15.2% | −21.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.4% ±20.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.3% ±12.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±5.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2% ±7.4 pts | 84.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Seligman?
Owners occupy 48.2% of Seligman's occupied homes and renters 51.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 by its owner (±$40,869). The median renter pays $797 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seligman | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,800 ±$40,869 | $187,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $797 ±$40 | $766 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0% ±23.4 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,092 ±$175 | $1,236 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.2% ±15.0 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.8% ±15.0 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 393 ±100 | 17,063 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±18.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.5% ±12.7 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 35.1% ±12.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1% ±3.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±5.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.5% ±9.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.0% ±9.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Seligman building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units in Seligman in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 15.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Seligman work and get to work?
74.6% of Seligman's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes.
| Measure | Seligman | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3% ±10.4 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±6.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±14.6 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.3% ±14.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±4.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min ±6.8 | 23.7 min | +9.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Seligman?
No census tract lies mostly in Seligman; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9604.01Barry County | 4,447 | $60,724 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Seligman) · Census block assignment files
How does Seligman compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Seligman is the 10,483rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 349th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Seligman is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 349th | 936 |
Seligman's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Seligman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Seligman?
25 of the 57 figures for Seligman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Seligman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Seligman.