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Seneca

Nebraska · 33 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 $18,750. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $25,200. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−35%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.3
+14%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
133762871111990201020202024Seneca
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,355
+41%since 2000
from $15,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade64.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2017
Owner-occupied
9.5%
−71.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.3
+180%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
82.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Nebraska?

Seneca, Nebraska has about 33 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Seneca, Nebraska earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca, Nebraska expensive?

In Seneca, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $25,200.

How educated are people in Seneca, Nebraska?

About 18.2% 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 12.1% 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 70 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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