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Seneca

Nebraska · 49 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 66.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 68.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−4%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.1
+36%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133762871111990201020202024Seneca
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,832
−25%since 2000
from $15,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
68.4%
+56.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
8.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(5)
Diversity Score47.3%(23)
Diversity Score
47
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Nebraska?

Seneca, Nebraska has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Seneca, Nebraska?

About 10.5% 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 68.4% 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 54 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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