Living in Seneca, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seneca · Census data 2020–2024
Seneca has 22 residents with a median age of 67.3. .
Seneca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seneca at a glance
- Population
- 22
- Median age
- 67.3State: 38
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Seneca a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Seneca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.69
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Seneca has many vacation and second homes.
Seneca demographics
- Population
- 22
- Median age
- 67.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 54.5%
- Households
- 13
- Foreign-born
- 31.8%
- Veterans
- 22.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seneca ›
Education in Seneca
0% of adults 25 and older in Seneca have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seneca
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Seneca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 22 | — | — | — |
| Hoven | 329 | $60,625 | $88,300 | — |
| Faulkton | 670 | $63,750 | $99,600 | $902 |
| Gettysburg | 1,260 | $63,929 | $125,000 | $1,051 |
| Bowdle | 475 | $63,750 | $112,500 | $783 |
| Roscoe | 316 | $38,750 | $74,000 | — |
More for people moving to Seneca
Seneca ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Seneca: FAQ
Is Seneca, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Seneca?
The median age in Seneca is 67.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Seneca?
The unemployment rate in Seneca is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seneca?
0% of adults in Seneca have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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