CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Seneca

Kansas · 2,139 residents · 1.788 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Seneca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,078. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,139
+1%since 2000
from 2,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+9%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Seneca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,078
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,159
+58%since 2000
from $19,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Seneca on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,976)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(41)
Diversity Score17.8%(381)
Diversity Score
18
+532%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Seneca

Greenbriar
Pop 2,283
Haverhill
Pop 2,314
Astatula
Pop 2,314
Desoto Lakes
Pop 1,735
Places similar to Seneca
Head to head

Compare Seneca to nearby cities

SENECA VS
Beatrice
Income$57,264+4%
Home value$159,300+1%
Population12,318+476%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SENECA VS
Atchison
Income$54,474−1%
Home value$129,700−18%
Population10,789+404%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SENECA VS
Manhattan
Income$60,172+9%
Home value$246,700+57%
Population54,673+2456%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SENECA VS
Topeka
Income$56,956+3%
Home value$144,200−8%
Population125,795+5781%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Kansas?

Seneca, Kansas has about 2,139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Kansas?

The typical household in Seneca, Kansas earns about $55,078 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 $157,300, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca, Kansas?

About 19.8% 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 7.0% of people in Seneca, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seneca, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Seneca, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Seneca with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →