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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Seneca

South Carolina · 7,726 residents · 8.243 sq mi
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Seneca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,726
+1%vs 2000
vs 7,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
937 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Seneca
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,867
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,643 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,560
−38%vs 2000
vs $18,498 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$299
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $407 in 2000
US average: $450
62.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
2.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(4,784)
Black33.7%(2,581)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(117)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(4,576)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(5,204)
Black32.5%(2,509)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(18)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(4,282)
55
−7%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Seneca, South Carolina?

Seneca, South Carolina has about 7,726 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Seneca, South Carolina?

The typical household in Seneca, South Carolina earns about $21,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca, South Carolina expensive?

In Seneca, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,500, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca, South Carolina?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca, South Carolina?

About 17.5% of people in Seneca, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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