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Seneca Micro

Seneca, SC · 1 counties · 78,607 residents · 626.565 sq mi
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Seneca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,691. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,607
+19%since 2000
from 66,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+19%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K62K69K76K83K1990201020202024Seneca
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,691
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,666 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,297
+65%since 2000
from $18,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(58,259)
Black8.4%(5,533)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,562)
Asian0.4%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(16,823)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(64,696)
Black6.5%(5,119)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(4,384)
Asian0.8%(591)
Other2.2%(1,758)
Diversity Score34.7%(27,251)
Segregation Score36.2%(28,433)
Diversity Score
35
+36%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

SenecaCENTRAL9,424
What's inside

1 component county

Oconee CountyCENTRAL83,775
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seneca, SC?

Seneca, SC has about 78,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seneca, SC?

The typical household in Seneca, SC earns about $49,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seneca, SC expensive?

In Seneca, SC, the median home is worth about $164,000, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Seneca, SC?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Seneca, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seneca, SC?

About 15.3% of people in Seneca, SC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seneca, SC grown since 1990?

Yes, Seneca, SC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,113 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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