Seneca

Seneca is a friendly town that welcomes newcomers with open arms. Known for its small-town charm and bustling downtown, residents can enjoy a variety of local restaurants and shops, as well as numerous parks and scenic trails. The City hosts Thursday night’s Jazz on the Alley from April to October with amazing music, food, and drinks, that draw over 1,000 people weekly. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor activities are abundant for those who love adventure. The low crime rate and close community ties create a safe family environment. If you're searching for a place embodying Southern hospitality, Seneca is the perfect choice.

Population

Population	2000	2010	2024	2029
Seneca	7,840	8,123	9,032	9,151

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Population by Age

Population	2024
0-4	465
5-9	532
10-14	566
15-19	471
20-24	516
25-29	501
30-34	597
35-39	526
40-44	501
45-49	467
50-54	553
55-59	501
60-64	621
65-69	619
70-74	574
75-79	473
80-84	264
85+	285
18+	7,167
Median Age	43

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Population by Race

Seneca	2024
Total	9,032.00
White Alone	66.05%
Black Alone	22.14%
American Indian Alone	0.49%
Asian Alone	0.95%
Pacific Islander Alone	0.06%
Some Other Race	3.21%
Two or More Races	7.1%
Hispanic Origin	6.55%
Diversity Index	56.90

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Growth Rate

Seneca	2024 - 2029
Population	0.26%
Households	0.51%
Families	0.41%
Median Household Income	3%
Per Capita Income	3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Housing

Households

Population	2000	2010	2024	2029
Households	3,331	3,520	4,015	4,118
Housing Units	3,729	4,088	4,526	4,616
Owner Occupied Units			2,629	2,819
Renter Occupied Units			1,386	1,299
Vacant Units			511	498

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Home Value

Seneca	2024	2029
Median Home Value	$213,630	$226,365
Average Home Value	$310,127	$318,331
<$50,000	201	192
$50,000 - $99,999	252	253
$100,000 - $149,999	268	276
$150,000 - $199,999	488	476
$200,000 - $249,999	387	403
$250,000 - $299,999	201	221
$300,000 - $399,999	328	364
$400,000 - $499,999	198	296
$500,000 - $749,999	111	171
$1,000,000 +	40	45

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Housing Year Built

Year Range	Houses Built
2010 or Later	429
2000-2009	631
1990-1999	419
1980-1989	439
1970-1979	673
1960-1969	667
1950-1959	267
1940-1949	361
1939 or Before	375

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Income

Seneca	2024	2029
Median Household	$55,267	$64,926
Average Household	$75,287	$84,769
Per Capita	$33,485	$38,164

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Household Income

Seneca	2024
<$15,000	681
$15,000 - $24,999	275
$25,000 - $34,999	418
$35,000 - $49,999	485
$50,000 - $74,999	541
$75,000 - $99,999	513
$100,000 - $149,999	720
$150,000 - $199,999	251
$200,000+	131

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Employees

Commute

Category	Commuters
Workers 16+	3,869
In-County Residents	2,552
Out-of-County Residents	1,272
Drive Alone	3,001
Carpooled	640
Public Transport	52
Work at Home	94
Motorcycle	0
Bicycle	0
Walked	82
Other	0
Less than 5 minutes	179
5-9 minutes	992
10-14 minutes	656
15-19 minutes	597
20-24 minutes	476
25-29 minutes	157
30-34 minutes	83
35-39 minutes	118
40-44 minutes	58
45-59 minutes	240
60-89 minutes	178
90+ minutes	41
Average Travel Time	19

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Employees by NAICS

Category	Number
Total Employees	5,227
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt	0
Mining	24
Utilities	12
Construction	157
Manufacturing	224
Wholesale Trade	94

Retail Trade	466
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers	69
Furn & Home Furnish Str	20
Electronics & Appl Store	23
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip	31
Food & Beverage Stores	114
Health/Pers Care Stores	78
Gasoline Stations	18
Clothing/Accessory Store	6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music	59
General Merchandise Str	48

Transportation/Warehouse	41
Information	358

Finance & Insurance	248
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn	156
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv	31
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other	61

Real Estate/Rent/Leasing	217
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv	208
Legal Services	48
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises	35
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt	45
Educational Services	418
HealthCare/Social Assist	1,070
Arts/Entertainment/Rec	65

Accommodation/Food Srvcs	576
Accommodation	50
Food Srv/Drinking Places	526

Other Srv excl Pub Admin	542
Auto Repair/Maintenance	79
Public Administration Emp	422

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Educational Attainment (25+)

Seneca	2024
<9th Grade	221
Some High School	624
GED	235
Graduated High School	1,547
Some College/No Degree	1,376
Associates Degree	743
Bachelor's Degree	1,139
Graduate Degree	597

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Businesses

Businesses by NAICS

Category	Number
Total Businesses	614
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus	0
Mining Bus	2
Utilities Bus	1
Construction Bus	28
Manufacturing Bus	13
Wholesale Trade Bus	10

Retail Trade Bus	92
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus	16
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus	5
Electronics & Appl Store Bus	8
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus	4
Food & Beverage Stores Bus	15
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus	13
Gasoline Stations Bus	4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus	3
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus	17
General Merchandise Str Bus	7

Transportation/Warehouse Bus	2
Information Bus	19

Finance & Insurance Bus	60
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus	31
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus	11
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus	18

Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus	40
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus	42
Legal Services Bus	13
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus	2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus	13
Educational Services Bus	8
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus	97
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus	13

Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus	52
Accommodation Bus	5
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus	47

Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus	86
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus	14
Public Administration Bus	23

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Seneca

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Housing

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Employees by NAICS

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