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Seneca

Oregon · 199 residents · 0.795 sq mi
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Seneca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,000. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
199
−11%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+29%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
941401862312771990201020202024Seneca
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,213
+60%since 2000
from $12,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$60,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(195)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(6)
Diversity Score10.3%(21)
Diversity Score
10
+209%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% 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

Average commute
32.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Oregon?

Seneca, Oregon has about 199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Oregon?

The typical household in Seneca, Oregon earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca, Oregon expensive?

In Seneca, Oregon, the median home is worth about $60,000.

How educated are people in Seneca, Oregon?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca, Oregon?

About 7.4% of people in Seneca, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seneca, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Seneca, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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