Seneca

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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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Seneca 7,851 8,130 8,968 9,085

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 478
5-9 519
10-14 564
15-19 468
20-24 473
25-29 473
30-34 601
35-39 517
40-44 514
45-49 505
50-54 494
55-59 511
60-64 557
65-69 638
70-74 603
75-79 479
80-84 310
85+ 264
18+ 7,108
Median Age 44

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Seneca 2025
Total 8,968.00
White Alone 65.92%
Black Alone 21.9%
American Indian Alone 0.47%
Asian Alone 1.14%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.04%
Some Other Race 3.37%
Two or More Races 7.16%
Hispanic Origin 6.97%
Diversity Index 57.40

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Seneca 2025 - 2030
Population 0.26%
Households 0.63%
Families 0.49%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 3,334 3,523 4,083 4,214
Housing Units 3,736 4,092 4,591 4,734
Owner Occupied Units 2,629 2,829
Renter Occupied Units 1,454 1,385
Vacant Units 508 520

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Seneca 2025 2030
Median Home Value $237,098 $269,238
Average Home Value $333,778 $412,256
<$50,000 173 143
$50,000 - $99,999 121 60
$100,000 - $149,999 228 152
$150,000 - $199,999 423 359
$200,000 - $249,999 498 597
$250,000 - $299,999 235 269
$300,000 - $399,999 433 485
$400,000 - $499,999 166 192
$500,000 - $749,999 128 167
$1,000,000 + 58 117

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 566
2000-2009 649
1990-1999 462
1980-1989 522
1970-1979 708
1960-1969 594
1950-1959 221
1940-1949 293
1939 or Before 358

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Seneca 2025 2030
Median Household $62,841 $70,924
Average Household $85,891 $94,920
Per Capita $39,125 $44,048

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Seneca 2025
<$15,000 468
$15,000 - $24,999 349
$25,000 - $34,999 365
$35,000 - $49,999 524
$50,000 - $74,999 635
$75,000 - $99,999 620
$100,000 - $149,999 616
$150,000 - $199,999 308
$200,000+ 198

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 3,926
In-County Residents 2,920
Out-of-County Residents 951
Drive Alone 2,997
Carpooled 622
Public Transport 4
Work at Home 223
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 58
Other 22
Less than 5 minutes 157
5-9 minutes 1,049
10-14 minutes 820
15-19 minutes 631
20-24 minutes 393
25-29 minutes 141
30-34 minutes 103
35-39 minutes 65
40-44 minutes 61
45-59 minutes 178
60-89 minutes 80
90+ minutes 24
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 5,191
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 24
Utilities 12
Construction 165
Manufacturing 225
Wholesale Trade 66
   
Retail Trade 483
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 58
Furn & Home Furnish Str 22
Electronics & Appl Store 15
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 28
Food & Beverage Stores 173
Health/Pers Care Stores 78
Gasoline Stations 27
Clothing/Accessory Store 6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 60
General Merchandise Str 16
   
Transportation/Warehouse 41
Information 346
   
Finance & Insurance 312
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 162
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 33
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 117
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 221
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 211
Legal Services 46
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 5
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 45
Educational Services 316
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,068
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 76
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 620
Accommodation 51
Food Srv/Drinking Places 569
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 530
Auto Repair/Maintenance 73
Public Administration Emp 420

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Seneca 2025
<9th Grade 169
Some High School 710
GED 227
Graduated High School 1,557
Some College/No Degree 1,145
Associates Degree 724
Bachelor's Degree 1,295
Graduate Degree 639

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 608
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 2
Utilities Bus 1
Construction Bus 30
Manufacturing Bus 12
Wholesale Trade Bus 11
   
Retail Trade Bus 88
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 15
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 7
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 4
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 15
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 13
Gasoline Stations Bus 6
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 3
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 17
General Merchandise Str Bus 3
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 2
Information Bus 18
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 65
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 33
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 12
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 20
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 42
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 41
Legal Services Bus 11
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 13
Educational Services Bus 7
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 95
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 11
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 52
Accommodation Bus 5
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 47
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 81
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 13
Public Administration Bus 23

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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