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Seneca, MO
City in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
1,906
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
745
ZIP codes
0
Seneca and its ZIP codes
Seneca at a glance
- Seneca is about 8.3 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,023, 35% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,600 (42% below Missouri) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Seneca, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seneca, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,023
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$132,600
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (272), French Americans (108), Irish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Seneca.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,117
23,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$362M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
How people get to work
Seneca, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seneca, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seneca, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Seneca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, OKTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Wyandotte, OKTown | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Loma LindaTown | 9.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Quapaw, OKTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| NeoshoCity | 13 mi | 15.6 |
| Redings MillVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Cliff VillageVillage | 13 mi | 0 |
| Shoal Creek EstatesVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GoodmanCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Grand Falls PlazaTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Baxter Springs, KSCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| Shoal Creek DriveVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LeawoodVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| SaginawVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Fairland, OKTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Miami, OKCity | 15 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seneca, MO in?
- Seneca is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Seneca, MO?
- About 1,906 people live in Seneca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seneca?
- Nearby places include Peoria, OK (5.7 mi), Wyandotte, OK (7.2 mi), Loma Linda (9.6 mi), Quapaw, OK (12 mi), Neosho (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023