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 $54,794 with a poverty rate of 18.68%. The median age in Seneca is 35.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seneca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,609 | 80.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 155 | 7.73% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 7.58% |
| Native American | 66 | 3.29% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 671 | 2.86 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 342 | 3.16 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 183 | 1.21 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 107 | 4.47 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 39 | 3.54 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 11.19% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 2.59% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 35.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 414 | 31.51% |
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 | 1,058 | 905 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 108 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 50 | 14 |
| Islander | 56 | 56 | 6 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 11 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 8 |
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 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,393 | $28,929 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,688 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,500 | $34,028 | $38,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $43,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,746 | $39,844 | $27,045 |
| Some College | $34,625 | $40,188 | $24,355 |
$34,746
Average Earnings
$39,844
Average Male
$27,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.13% of Seneca residents speak only English, while 8.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,541 | 308 | 19.99% |
| Multiple | 152 | 33 | 21.71% |
| Other | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 18 | 25% |
| Native | 66 | 5 | 7.58% |
18.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.23%
Male Poverty Rate
21.44%
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 7.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.67% |
| Some College | 15.24% |
| High School | 13.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,523 | $64,306 |
| Households | $42,279 | $54,794 |
| Married Families | $58,897 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,063 | $24,439 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 8.93% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 14.08% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
0.1%
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
57.46%
Born in Seneca
92.47%
Native Born
7.53%
Foreign Born
6.28%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
92.47% of Seneca residents were born in the United States, with 57.46% having been born in Missouri. 6.28% 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% |