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Seneca

Nebraska · 45 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Seneca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−12%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.2
+26%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
133762871111990201020202024Seneca
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,869
+83%since 2000
from $15,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−10%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing75%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction75%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
48.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(2)
Diversity Score10.6%(5)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+38.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Nebraska?

Seneca, Nebraska has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Seneca, Nebraska earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Seneca, Nebraska?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca, Nebraska?

About 17.8% of people in Seneca, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seneca, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Seneca, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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