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Seneca, South Carolina

Seneca, South Carolina, in Oconee county, is 33 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 104 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 7,652 people lived in Seneca.

The People and Families of Seneca

In Seneca, about 48% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Seneca; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seneca had a median family income of $44,487.

Political Inclinations

Seneca residents donated more money ($8,225) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Seneca Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Seneca are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Seneca, 97% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Seneca; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Seneca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Seneca Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Seneca Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Seneca Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Seneca, SC

Comparing Seneca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime15

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