City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Senatobia, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Senatobia - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,306
Residents
$52,370
Median income
$208,000
Median home
$1,089
Median rent (state)

Senatobia - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Senatobia lands in the 23rd percentile for household income and the 36th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

23rd
percentile, household income
45th
percentile, home value
27th
percentile, median rent
36th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Senatobia, MS

Mississippi's Senatobia is a small town, with 8,306 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Senatobia households earn a median of $52,370 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 25.0%. Home values in Senatobia run a median of $208,000, and the median resident age is 30.9 years. Educational attainment runs 28.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 54.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 30 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Slowing), down 12% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 1839.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 61.9°F with 57.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Mississippi scores 87.0 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,089 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Mississippi, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Senatobia report an average commute of 32.1 minutes, with 92.6% driving alone and 0.4% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 41.2 out of 100 (Low).

Population

8,306 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$52,370 /yr

Poverty 25.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Senatobia compare to other US cities?

Here's how Senatobia stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 45% pricier than other cities
Median rent 27% pricier than other cities
Safety 36% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Mississippi and the picture shifts: Senatobia ranks #31 of 56 Mississippi cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Senatobia's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Mississippi, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

23rdIncome percentile
36thSafety percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income · 36th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Senatobia's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Senatobia's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 41 Avg. percentile National median
Senatobia's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Senatobia's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$208,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 55% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Senatobia $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Senatobia, MS Senatobia, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Senatobia, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Senatobia, MS median $52,370/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Senatobia, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Senatobia, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 25.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,306
Median Income
$52,370
Median Home Value
$208,000
Median Age
30.9
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Labor force participation
54.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1839.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
229.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1609.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.9°F
Annual Precipitation
57.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,350 residents8,400 residents8,450 residents8,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,364 residents 8,473 residents ▲ +1.3%
Senatobia's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
30
housing units authorized
Single-Family
30
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 34
2020 37
2021 33
2022 27
2023 26
2024 30

Permit volume decreased 12% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
32.1 minutes
Drive Alone
92.6%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
0.4%

Based on 3,586 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Senatobia sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,089/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
41.2 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Gulf Hills
8,193 people
St. Martin
7,797 people
New Albany
7,661 people
Booneville
9,060 people
Batesville
7,432 people
Diamondhead
9,338 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Senatobia's 8,306 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pulaski, TN
8,305 people
Trinidad, CO
8,309 people
North Madison, OH
8,309 people
Runnemede, NJ
8,310 people
Mount Joy, PA
8,310 people
Firebaugh, CA
8,301 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Senatobia's $52,370 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Indiantown, FL
$52,372 median income
Duquesne, MO
$52,372 median income
Ravenna, OH
$52,368 median income
Garibaldi, OR
$52,372 median income
Miner, MO
$52,375 median income
Ashley Heights, NC
$52,375 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Senatobia, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Senatobia, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 53.1% 42.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.0% White 53.1% Black or African American 42.6% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.4% Two or more races 2.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Senatobia compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Senatobia (this city) 8,306 $52,370
Gulf Hills 8,193 $66,472
St. Martin 7,797 $53,488
New Albany 7,661 $46,276
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Senatobia, MS?

What is the population of Senatobia, MS? +

Senatobia, MS has a population of 8,306 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Senatobia, MS? +

Median annual household income in Senatobia runs $52,370, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Senatobia? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Senatobia; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

Is Senatobia, MS safe? +

Senatobia has a total crime rate of 1839.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Senatobia, MS? +

A typical home in Senatobia is worth $208,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Senatobia? +

Senatobia has an average annual temperature of 61.9°F, 57.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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