Seneca
Census-designated place in Thomas County, Nebraska
Seneca is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Thomas County, Nebraska, with 49 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,979 ft (908 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mullen, 10.9 miles W.
- 49residents (2020 Census)
- 2,979 ftelevation · 908 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 166 / sq mipopulation density
- 69161ZIP code
About Seneca
Seneca is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska in the Great Plains region of the United States. The population was 49 at the 2020 census.
Seneca was established on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1888. The location of a division point on the railroad, it was for some years the largest settlement in Thomas County. The population dwindled following the closing of the railroad roundhouse. In 2014, after a dispute on the village board, the residents voted to disincorporate the village.
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- Median household income
- $36,250
- Median age
- 61.2
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Seneca had 49 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 49 |
|---|---|
| Density | 166 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Seneca at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Thomas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 49 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0439° N, 100.8321° W |
| ZIP code | 69161 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3144385 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Seneca
- Mullen10.9 mi W
- Thedford13.9 mi E
- Brownlee20.0 mi NE
- Halsey30.5 mi E
- Tryon34.1 mi S
- Dunning40.3 mi E
- Stapleton42.3 mi SE
- Gandy44.1 mi SE
- Hyannis47.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca
What county is Seneca in?
Seneca is in Thomas County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Seneca, NE?
49 people lived in Seneca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Seneca, NE?
The ZIP code of Seneca is 69161.
What is the elevation of Seneca?
2,979 feet (908 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Seneca?
Mullen (10.9 mi), Thedford (13.9 mi), Brownlee (20.0 mi), Halsey (30.5 mi), Tryon (34.1 mi).
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