Seneca is a city located in Newton County Missouri. Seneca has a 2024 population of 2,311. Seneca is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,237 in 2020.
The average household income in Seneca is $59,083 with a poverty rate of 19.08%. The median age in Seneca is 35.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seneca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,451 | 74.87% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 9.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 112 | 5.78% |
| Other race | 112 | 5.78% |
| Native American | 71 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 657 | 2.83 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 335 | 2.98 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.23 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 130 | 4.08 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 51 | 3.06 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 6.68% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 7.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 2.77% |
| High School Graduate | 515 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 379 | 30.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 955 | 863 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 128 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 67 | 9 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 10 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 | 11 |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,583 | $31,071 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,979 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,095 | $30,625 | $40,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,875 | $47,250 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $39,375 | $43,194 | $32,938 |
| Some College | $39,688 | $43,750 | $25,521 |
$39,375
Average Earnings
$43,194
Average Male
$32,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.16% of Seneca residents speak only English, while 8.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,374 | 210 | 15.28% |
| Other | 112 | 112 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 52 | 42.98% |
| Multiple | 184 | 34 | 18.48% |
| Native | 71 | 3 | 4.23% |
19.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.16%
Male Poverty Rate
22.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seneca is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seneca is Native, with 4.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.34% |
| Some College | 20.26% |
| High School | 8.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,500 | $63,988 |
| Households | $49,821 | $59,083 |
| Married Families | $60,660 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,375 | $30,609 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 10.57% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 16.09% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.39%
Born in Seneca
93.14%
Native Born
6.86%
Foreign Born
5.52%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
93.14% of Seneca residents were born in the United States, with 51.39% having been born in Missouri. 5.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,404 | 18 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 2,386 | 19 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 2,367 | 19 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 2,348 | 18 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 2,330 | 19 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 2,311 | 18 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 2,293 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 2,288 | 21 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 2,267 | 30 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 2,237 | -151 | -6.32% |
| 2019 | 2,388 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 2,382 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 2,376 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,369 | 12 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,357 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,359 | -10 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 2,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2,369 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,361 | 22 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 2,339 | 0 | 0% |