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Senatobia, MS
City in Tate County, Mississippi.
Population
8,380
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
539
ZIP codes
0
Senatobia and its ZIP codes
Senatobia at a glance
- Senatobia is about 8.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 48th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $54,167, 4% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,100 (25% above Mississippi) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Senatobia, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Senatobia, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,167
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$212,100
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (574), German Americans (416), Mexican Americans (157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tate County. PPP loans are for Senatobia.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,136
6,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,356 per person
How people get to work
Senatobia, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Senatobia, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Senatobia, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Senatobia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColdwaterTown | 5.7 mi | 2.4 |
| ComoTown | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| SardisTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| CrenshawTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HernandoCity | 17 mi | 25.6 |
| SledgeTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| EudoraCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| BatesvilleCity | 20 mi | 20 |
| BridgetownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| FalconTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| SouthavenCity | 23 mi | 41.3 |
| TunicaTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Senatobia, MS in?
- Senatobia is in Tate County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Senatobia, MS?
- About 8,380 people live in Senatobia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Senatobia?
- Nearby places include Coldwater (5.7 mi), Como (6.6 mi), Strayhorn (10 mi), Arkabutla (11 mi), Independence (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023