Seneca, South Carolina
Seneca: city in South Carolina
About
Seneca is a city located in the county of Oconee in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,102. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,564 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Seneca
| Population | 8,564 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Oconee County |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.71% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.29% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6857,-82.9532 |
| Altitude | 965 feet / 294 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:06:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29672 |
| Population growth | 5.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Seneca is located at 34°41'8"N 82°57'12"W (34.6856600, -82.9532000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Seneca increased by 5.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,102 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,065 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,075 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,092 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,165 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,196 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,255 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,342 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,468 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,533 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,564 | 0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,321 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,913 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,363 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,906 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 32.5% |
| White only, percent : | 86.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 41.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 632 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
Seneca zip code is 29672.
County name: Oconee, County
fips: 45073
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $137,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,159 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $358 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $690 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,748 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 45,178 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,445 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,995 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $13,226 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 62 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 181 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,563.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.42 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Seneca, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217882 | Clemson University | Clemson (SC) | 29634 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Seneca, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Seneca.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Post Office | Seneca (SC) | 29678 |
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Other cities in Oconee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oconee County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Walhalla | 4,460 | City in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Westminster | 2,598 | City in South Carolina |
| West Union | 335 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Seneca distances to largest South Carolina cities