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Seneca

Oregon · 165 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 $46,136. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 6% 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 $72,100. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−26%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+35%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941401862312771990201020202024Seneca
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,136
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,421
+109%since 2000
from $12,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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

Median home value
$72,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score9.3%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+179%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−43%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 25.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Oregon?

Seneca, Oregon has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Oregon?

The typical household in Seneca, Oregon earns about $46,136 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca, Oregon?

About 5.7% 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 5.8% 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 53 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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