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Seneca, NE
Census-designated place in Thomas County, Nebraska.
Population
45
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Seneca and its ZIP codes
Seneca at a glance
- Seneca is about 5.9 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thomas County. PPP loans are for Seneca.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,847
225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.7M
FY 2026, $10,028 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Seneca, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
24.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Seneca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MullenVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ThedfordVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BrownleeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seneca, NE in?
- Seneca is in Thomas County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Seneca, NE?
- About 45 people live in Seneca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seneca?
- Nearby places include Mullen (11 mi), Thedford (14 mi), Brownlee (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023