Seneca, Kansas
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Seneca is a city located in Nemaha County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,122. It is the county seat of Nemaha CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of Seneca, Kansas
Seneca is located at 39°50'8" North, 96°3'58" West (39.835693, -96.066054)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²). 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,122 people, 897 households, and 539 families residing in the city. The population density is 532.0/km² (1,375.0/mi²). There are 978 housing units at an average density of 245.2/km² (633.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.82% White, 0.42% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 897 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% are married couples living together, 5.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% are non-families. 36.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 23.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,288, and the median income for a family is $40,819. Males have a median income of $27,875 versus $16,944 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,076. 7.1% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.