Seneca

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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Seneca 7,866 8,145 9,103 9,284

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 510
5-9 496
10-14 571
15-19 537
20-24 478
25-29 514
30-34 644
35-39 615
40-44 559
45-49 490
50-54 499
55-59 468
60-64 547
65-69 622
70-74 519
75-79 484
80-84 320
85+ 230
18+ 7,176
Median Age 42

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Seneca 2026
Total 9,103.00
White Alone 65.69%
Black Alone 21.34%
American Indian Alone 0.65%
Asian Alone 1.07%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.04%
Some Other Race 3.69%
Two or More Races 7.51%
Hispanic Origin 7.73%
Diversity Index 58.50

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Seneca 2026 - 2031
Population 0.39%
Households 0.81%
Families 0.88%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 3,341 3,534 4,174 4,346
Housing Units 3,744 4,107 4,725 4,917
Owner Occupied Units 2,507 2,658
Renter Occupied Units 1,667 1,688
Vacant Units 551 571

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Seneca 2026 2031
Median Home Value $248,333 $299,257
Average Home Value $344,865 $419,138
<$50,000 139 120
$50,000 - $99,999 102 54
$100,000 - $149,999 194 129
$150,000 - $199,999 369 292
$200,000 - $249,999 465 535
$250,000 - $299,999 230 202
$300,000 - $399,999 483 622
$400,000 - $499,999 185 173
$500,000 - $749,999 135 143
$1,000,000 + 51 121

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 675
2000-2009 587
1990-1999 482
1980-1989 533
1970-1979 729
1960-1969 550
1950-1959 235
1940-1949 211
1939 or Before 363

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

Seneca 2026 2031
Median Household $63,631 $74,035
Average Household $89,768 $101,254
Per Capita $41,261 $47,499

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Seneca 2026
<$15,000 620
$15,000 - $24,999 291
$25,000 - $34,999 295
$35,000 - $49,999 580
$50,000 - $74,999 543
$75,000 - $99,999 513
$100,000 - $149,999 601
$150,000 - $199,999 398
$200,000+ 333

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 3,872
In-County Residents 3,037
Out-of-County Residents 775
Drive Alone 2,913
Carpooled 608
Public Transport 4
Work at Home 254
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 72
Other 21
Less than 5 minutes 229
5-9 minutes 998
10-14 minutes 791
15-19 minutes 718
20-24 minutes 295
25-29 minutes 76
30-34 minutes 119
35-39 minutes 39
40-44 minutes 27
45-59 minutes 206
60-89 minutes 76
90+ minutes 44
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 5,010
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 18
Mining 24
Utilities 3
Construction 138
Manufacturing 216
Wholesale Trade 60
   
Retail Trade 562
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 73
Furn & Home Furnish Str 61
Electronics & Appl Store 17
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 24
Food & Beverage Stores 184
Health/Pers Care Stores 72
Gasoline Stations 26
Clothing/Accessory Store 8
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 63
General Merchandise Str 34
   
Transportation/Warehouse 41
Information 324
   
Finance & Insurance 313
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 160
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 34
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 119
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 243
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 229
Legal Services 52
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 72
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 59
Educational Services 299
HealthCare/Social Assist 766
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 86
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 646
Accommodation 36
Food Srv/Drinking Places 610
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 502
Auto Repair/Maintenance 87
Public Administration Emp 407

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Seneca 2026
<9th Grade 137
Some High School 629
GED 255
Graduated High School 1,441
Some College/No Degree 1,221
Associates Degree 875
Bachelor's Degree 1,318
Graduate Degree 635

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 602
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 1
Mining Bus 2
Utilities Bus 1
Construction Bus 29
Manufacturing Bus 12
Wholesale Trade Bus 10
   
Retail Trade Bus 91
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 14
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 7
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 4
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 16
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 12
Gasoline Stations Bus 6
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 17
General Merchandise Str Bus 5
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 2
Information Bus 17
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 66
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 33
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 13
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 20
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 46
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 44
Legal Services Bus 12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 15
Educational Services Bus 7
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 79
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 11
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 52
Accommodation Bus 6
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 46
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 81
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 15
Public Administration Bus 21

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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