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Seneca, Nebraska

Census designated place in Thomas County, Nebraska · ZIP 69161

  • Thomas County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 28 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 23Households
  • $36,250Median household income
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−3.9%
304050602000: 5120002010: 3320102020: 4920205149
Population of Seneca at each census
CensusPopulation
200051
201033
202049

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Seneca
Under $50k78.2%
$50k to $100k21.7%
$100k to $150k0%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $36,250 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Seneca
Owner occupied
9 units
Renter occupied
14 units
Vacancy rate
39.5%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Seneca compared with its county and state
Seneca compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureSenecaThomas CountyNebraska
Population286261,965,926
Median household income$36,250$72,708$74,985
Median age51.045.137.1
Median home valueNot available$113,000$223,800
Bachelor’s degree or higher20.0%26.9%34.1%
Foreign-born residents0.0%2.1%7.7%
Owner-occupied homes39.1%69.8%66.5%
Mean commute to workNot available16.9 minutes19.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 31, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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