Senath, Missouri
Location of Senath, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°8′0″N 90°9′36″W / 36.13333, -90.16
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Dunklin
Area
- Total	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
- Land	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	256 ft (78 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	1,650
- Density	865.3/sq mi (334.1/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	63876
Area code(s)	573
FIPS code	29-66638[1]
GNIS feature ID	0726200[2]

Senath is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,650 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Senath is located at 36°7′60″N, 90°9′36″W (36.133308, -90.160078)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.04%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 1,650 people, 688 households, and 427 families residing in the city. The population density was 865.3 people per square mile (333.5/km²). There were 783 housing units at an average density of 410.6/sq mi (158.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 0.55% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 6.48% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.58% of the population.

There were 688 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,938, and the median income for a family was $24,458. Males had a median income of $24,345 versus $16,845 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,434. About 21.8% of families and 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.9% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.

Folklore

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For nearly a century a ghost light has been spotted near Senath. The location of the ghost light is a few miles from the town, but it is commonly referred to as the "Senath Light". Many legends have been passed down about the light. Some have involved the death of a young man by hanging. A tree that hangs over the road to the light is known by locals as the hanging tree. Since the area was at one time a swamp, the light is believed to be some sort of swamp gas. The legend of the Senath Light is one of many local legends. Others include the famous Cry Baby Bridge, where people have claimed to hear a baby crying, but could see nothing but darkness.

Notable native

• Onie Wheeler - Bluegrass/Country/Rockabilly musician who died onstage at the Grand Ole Opry. [1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

External links

• Senath, Missouri is at coordinates 36°07′60″N 90°09′36″W / 36.133308, -90.160078 (Senath, Missouri)Coordinates: 36°07′60″N 90°09′36″W / 36.133308, -90.160078 (Senath, Missouri)

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