Seneca County, New York
NY · FIPS 36099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,920 | — | #1,400 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,089 | -9.4% | #1,335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,400 | -44.9% | #2,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | -17.7% | #1,153 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +6.9% | #1,634 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Seneca County has a population of 32,920, making it the #1,400 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Seneca County is $68,089, ranking #1,335 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Seneca County is $155,400 (-44.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $957/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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91.0% of residents in Seneca County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Seneca County, New York
Seneca County, New York has a total population of 32,920, making it the 1,400th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Seneca County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Seneca County is $68,089, which ranks #1,335 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Seneca County is $155,400, 44.9% below the national median. Renters in Seneca County pay a median gross rent of $957 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Seneca County, 25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Seneca County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Seneca County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.