Seneca County Stats

2009 PROJECTS: ITT/Goulds, Seneca Meadows, Gharana Industries

 

quality of life

 

Nestled between two of New York’s most picturesque lakes, and dotted with parks, museums and quaint small towns, Seneca County is an ideal vacation and relocation destination. Located in the heart of the world-renowned Finger Lakes Region, Seneca County is home to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and the Finger Lakes National Forest, ensuring nature lovers easy access to boating, fishing, hunting, biking, camping, nature watching, cross-country skiing and other outdoor activities.

Due to its ideal geography and near-perfect growing conditions, vintners have flocked to Seneca County. Our hillsides are lined with acres of vineyards growing the grapes that have made the world-class Finger Lakes wines so famous. More than two dozen wineries are located in Seneca County, and dozens more are just a short drive away. And thanks to its central location, major cities—including New York, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Toronto—and Northeast tourist attractions, such as Niagara Falls, the Adirondack Mountains and Cooperstown, are all easy day trips. However, you don’t have to leave Seneca County to see the sites! In addition to outstanding recreational opportunities, Seneca County is also rich in history. As the Birthplace of Memorial Day and the site of the first Women's Rights Convention, Waterloo and Seneca Falls have long been gathering places for advocacy of human rights.  The Women's Rights National Historical Park, National Women's Hall of Fame, National Memorial Day Museum and other museums and historical societies celebrate our county’s role in shaping America.

Perhaps even more than its attractions and natural beauty, visitors and transplants alike love the genuinely friendly spirit of hospitality that is truly part of Seneca County’s heritage. We look forward to welcoming you and your business to our home.

Seneca County: By the Numbers

The numbers provide a strong argument for choosing to locate or expand in Seneca County. Here are recent demographic, income, housing and education-related statistics for our county.

Seneca County

  1. U.S. Census, 1990
  2. U.S. Census, 2000
  3. www.demographicsnow.com
Population Demographics 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change 1990-2000 2010 Estimate (3)  
Total Population 33,683   33,342   -1.0% 38,684  
Population Density (pop/sq mi) (3) 86.3   85.4   -1.0% 99.1  
Total Households 12,285   12,630   2.8% 13,482  
Population by Gender              
Male 16,572 49.2% 16,679 50.0% 0.6% 21,515 55.6%
Female 17,111 50.8% 16,663 50.0% -2.6% 17,169 44.4%
Population by Race / Ethnicity 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change
1990-2000		 2010 Estimate (3)  
White 32,731 97.2% 31,682 95.0% -3.2% 36,585 94.6%
Black 538 1.6% 758 2.3% 40.9% 942 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 84 0.3% 83 0.3% -1.2% 103 .03%
Asian/Pacific Islander 215 0.6% 232 0.7% 7.9% 311 0.8%
Some Other Race 115 0.3% 222 0.7% 93.0% 464 1.2%
Tow of More Races     365 1.1%   272 0.7%
Hispanic Ethnicity 636 1.1% 659 2.0% 81.5% 2,167 5.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino 33,320 98.9% 32,683 98.0% -1.9% 36,517 94.4%
Population by Age 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change
1990-2000		 2010 Estimate (3)  
0 to 4 2,492 7.4% 1,857 5.6% -25.5% 1,962 5.1%
5 to 14 4,762 14.1% 4,925 14.8% 3.4% 3,929 10.2%
15 to 19 2,393 7.1% 2,173 6.5% -9.2% 2,401 6.2%
20 to 24 2,075 6.2% 1,807 5.4% -12.9% 2,598 6.7%
25 to 34 5,283 15.7% 4,311 12.9% -18.4% 5,375 13.9%
35 to 44 5,074 15.1% 5,283 15.8% 4.1% 5,588 14.4%
45 to 54 3,437 10.2% 4,744 14.2% 38.0% 5,885 15.2%
55 to 64 3,173 9.4% 3,192 9.6% 0.6% 4,943 12.8%
65 to 74 2,829 8.4% 2,647 7.9% -6.4% 3,149 8.1%
75+ 2,165 6.4% 2,403 7.3% 11.0% 2,751 7.1%
Median Age (3) 35   38   8.6 41  
Household by Income 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change
1990-2000		 2010 Estimate (3)  
$0-$14,999 2,820 23.0% 1,965 15.6% -30.3% 1,737 12.9%
$15,000- $24,000 2,412 19.6% 2,003 15.9% -17.0% 1,825 13.5%
$25,000- $34,999 2,230 18.2% 1,929 15.3% -13.5% 1,817 13.5%
$35,000- $49,999 2,503 20.4% 2,286 18.1% -8.7% 2,183 16.2%
$50,000-$74,999 1,674 13.6% 2,503 19.8% 49.5% 2,605 19.3%
$75,000- $99,999 486 4.0% 1,201 9.5% 147.1% 1,502 11.1%
$100,000- $149,999 107 0.9% 565 4.5% 428.0% 1,407 10.4%
$150,000 + 60 0.5% 178 1.4% 196.7% 406 3.0%
Average Household Income (3) $33,091   $45,407     $60,794  
Median Household Income (3) $28,554   $37,242     $45,000  
Per Capita Income (3) $12,331   $17,200     $24,061  
Employment and Business (Age 16+ Population) 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change
1990-2000		 2010 Estimate (3)  
Age 16 + Population 25,943   26,032     32,264  
In Labor Force 16,734 64.5% 15,685 60.3% -6.3% 19,600 60.8%
Employed 15,153 90.6% 14,731 93.9% -2.8% 18,451 94.1%
Unemployed 945 5.7% 938 6.0% -.07% 1,129 5.8%
In Armed Forces 640 2.5% 16 0.1% -97.5% 20 0.1%
Not in Labor Force 9,209 35.5% 10,347 39.8% 12.4% 12,644 39.2%
Housing Units 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change
1990-2000		 2010 Estimate (3)  
Total Housing Units 14,314   14,794     15,551
Owner Occupied 9,130 63.8% 9,320 63.0% 2.1% 10,101 65.0%
Renter Occupied 3,155 22.0% 3,310 22.4% 4.9% 3,381 21.7%
Vacant 2,029 14.2% 2,164 14.6% 6.7% 2,069 13.3%
Educational Attainment
(Age 25+ Population)		 1990 (1)   2000 (2)   Percent Change
1990-2000		 2010 Estimate (3)  
Age 25 + Population 21,961   22,580     27,691  
Less Than High School Graduate 5,242 23.9% 4,4478 19.5% -14.6% 4,581 16.6%
High School Graduate (inc. equiv.) 8,092 36.9% 8,050 35.7% -.05% 10,506 37.9%
Some College, No Degree 3,509 16.0% 3,583 15.9% 2.1% 4,361 15.8%
Associates Degree 1,982 9.0% 2,273 10.1% 14.7% 3,120 11.3%
Bachelors Degree 1,928 8.8% 2,376 10.5% 23.2% 3,085 11.1%
Graduate Degree 1,209 5.5% 1,570 7.0% 29.9% 2,038 7.4%