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Seneca County

New York · 35,251 residents · 323.698 sq mi
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Seneca County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
35,251
+6%since 2000
from 33,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Seneca County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,707
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,140 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,818
+24%since 2000
from $17,630 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(31,338)
Black2.2%(720)
Hispanic / Latino2%(659)
Asian0.7%(225)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(3,921)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(31,999)
Black4.3%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(952)
Asian0.7%(238)
Other1.5%(523)
Diversity Score21.5%(7,576)
Diversity Score
21
+83%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca County, New York?

Seneca County, New York has about 35,251 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca County, New York?

The typical household in Seneca County, New York earns about $46,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca County, New York expensive?

In Seneca County, New York, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca County, New York?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca County, New York?

About 13.9% of people in Seneca County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seneca County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Seneca County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,568 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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