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Seneca

Kansas · 1,991 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Seneca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,914. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,991
−6%since 2000
from 2,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+16%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Seneca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,914
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,288 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,561
+29%since 2000
from $19,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,084)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(60)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,957)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
Diversity Score
3
−2%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Kansas?

Seneca, Kansas has about 1,991 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Kansas?

The typical household in Seneca, Kansas earns about $39,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca, Kansas expensive?

In Seneca, Kansas, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca, Kansas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca, Kansas?

About 12.5% of people in Seneca, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seneca, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Seneca, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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