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Seneca

Wisconsin · 372 residents · 0.841 sq mi
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Seneca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $159,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372
+11%since 2023
from 336 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 400 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−3%since 2023
from 37.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
21125529934338720202024Seneca
2024372
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,143
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,013 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,728
+4%since 2023
from $19,980 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−17%since 2023
from 0.348 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $131,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $920 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score9.3%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian2.4%(9)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score13.5%(50)
Diversity Score
14
+45%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
48.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, Wisconsin?

Seneca, Wisconsin has about 372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Seneca, Wisconsin earns about $62,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca, Wisconsin expensive?

In Seneca, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca, Wisconsin?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca, Wisconsin?

About 2.4% of people in Seneca, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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