Seneca, MO is a small rural town located in Southwest Missouri with a population of 2,150 and a population density of 936 people per square mile. The town's main business district includes several restaurants, retail stores, a library and the historic Seneca Theater. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, hiking, biking, camping and swimming at nearby Stockton Lake. A popular annual event is the Wild West Fest which includes live music and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Local sporting events include football games at Joplin High School which is just thirty minutes away. Other organizations within the community include The Seneca Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club International and The Senior Center which offer resources for seniors living in Seneca.
The population in Seneca is 2,150. There are 840 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Seneca is 31.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Seneca is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Seneca
- 57.4% are married
- 15.9% are divorced
- 36.0% are married with children
- 9.5% have children, but are single
Race in Seneca
- 86.9% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 6.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander