Seneca, Missouri
Seneca: City in Missouri
About
Seneca is a city located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,336 and a population density of 352 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,394 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Seneca
| Population : | 2,394 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Newton County |
| Postal code : | 64865 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 417 |
| Area : | 6.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:39:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 361 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Seneca is located at 36°50'29"N 94°36'40"W (36.8414600, -94.6110600).
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Demographics
The population of Seneca increased by 2.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,336 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,362 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,370 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,372 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,360 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,358 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,371 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,378 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,380 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,387 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,394 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,652 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 39,437 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,505 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 38,065 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 88.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,993 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
Seneca zip code is 64865.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 29145
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $194,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,432 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $550 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $885 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,495 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 59,676 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 172,999 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 471,373 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,074 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,315 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,816 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,518 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,303 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 916 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,281 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,129 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,922.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.80 |
Schools in Seneca
College & universities near Seneca, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177135 | Crowder College | Neosho (MO) | 64850 |
| 178527 | Neosho Beauty College | Neosho (MO) | 64850-1525 |
| 207290 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami (OK) | 74354 |
| 490601 | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences-Joplin | Joplin (MO) | 64804-1598 |
| 409120 | Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin (MO) | 64801 |
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- Seneca , Wisconsin town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,051 people.
- Seneca , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 225 people.
- Seneca , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 37 people.
Other cities in Newton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho | 12,116 | City in Newton County, Missouri, United States |
| Granby | 2,100 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Diamond | 909 | City in Newton County, Missouri, United States |
| Loma Linda | 782 | Village in the United States |
| Leawood | 678 | Human settlement in Newton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 327 | Human settlement in Newton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Saginaw | 305 | Human settlement in Newton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Newtonia | 194 | Village in the United States |
| Stella | 153 | Village in Missouri, United States |
| Redings Mill | 150 | Human settlement in Newton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Wentworth | 145 | Village in Missouri, United States |
| Stark City | 139 | Village in the United States |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 112 | Village in the United States |
| Shoal Creek Estates | 92 | Village in the United States |
| Ritchey | 81 | Village in the United States |
| Dennis Acres | 72 | Human settlement in Newton County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Seneca distances to largest Missouri cities
