Seneca
Seneca is situated on the Silvies River, Seneca is in Bear Valley at the northern edge of the Great Basin. People often visit Seneca to play golf at the Bear Valley Meadows Golf Course, built by the city and community in 1996. This pasture course offers annual memberships and an honor box for paying green fees.
Seneca experiences the coolest weather in Grant County, Oregon and has the distinction of the coldest official temperature recorded in the Oregon: 54 degrees below zero. The main industries in Seneca are ranching and timber production.
Historically, Seneca began growing in the 1920’s as a company town for the Edward Hines Lumber Company, boasting a sawmill and the northern terminus of a (now-vacated) railroad track which extended south to Burns, Oregon.
Population
Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 219 | 199 | 151 | 147 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7 |
| 5-9 | 6 |
| 10-14 | 10 |
| 15-19 | 1 |
| 20-24 | 4 |
| 25-29 | 12 |
| 30-34 | 6 |
| 35-39 | 5 |
| 40-44 | 11 |
| 45-49 | 7 |
| 50-54 | 12 |
| 55-59 | 11 |
| 60-64 | 16 |
| 65-69 | 11 |
| 70-74 | 11 |
| 75-79 | 10 |
| 80-84 | 6 |
| 85+ | 5 |
| 18+ | 128 |
| Median Age | 53 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Race
| Seneca | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 151.00 |
| White Alone | 93.38% |
| Black Alone | 0.66% |
| American Indian Alone | 0% |
| Asian Alone | 0% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0% |
| Some Other Race | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.96% |
| Hispanic Origin | 3.31% |
| Diversity Index | 18.10 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Growth Rate
| Seneca | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.54% |
| Households | 0.00% |
| Families | -2.58% |
| Median Household Income | 6% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing
Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 94 | 95 | 73 | 73 |
| Housing Units | 114 | 128 | 120 | 120 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 49 | 54 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 24 | 19 | ||
| Vacant Units | 47 | 47 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Home Value
| Seneca | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $338,889 | $350,000 |
| Average Home Value | $332,194 | $346,667 |
| <$50,000 | 0 | 2 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 6 | 9 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 3 | 1 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 6 | 4 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 3 | 1 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 3 | 7 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 9 | 6 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 15 | 13 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 3 | 10 |
| $1,000,000 + | 1 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 0 |
| 2000-2009 | 5 |
| 1990-1999 | 0 |
| 1980-1989 | 7 |
| 1970-1979 | 1 |
| 1960-1969 | 0 |
| 1950-1959 | 25 |
| 1940-1949 | 28 |
| 1939 or Before | 34 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Income
| Seneca | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $57,811 | $77,171 |
| Average Household | $67,147 | $74,329 |
| Per Capita | $32,462 | $36,912 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Household Income
| Seneca | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 11 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 5 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 4 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 10 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 12 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 15 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 14 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 2 |
| $200,000+ | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 47 |
| In-County Residents | 43 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 4 |
| Drive Alone | 38 |
| Carpooled | 0 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 0 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 0 |
| Walked | 9 |
| Other | 0 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 2 |
| 5-9 minutes | 10 |
| 10-14 minutes | 9 |
| 15-19 minutes | 8 |
| 20-24 minutes | 5 |
| 25-29 minutes | 0 |
| 30-34 minutes | 4 |
| 35-39 minutes | 9 |
| 40-44 minutes | 0 |
| 45-59 minutes | 0 |
| 60-89 minutes | 0 |
| 90+ minutes | 0 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 60 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 3 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 0 |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 |
| Retail Trade | 2 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 0 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 0 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 0 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations | 2 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 1 |
| Information | 0 |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 0 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 0 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 0 |
| Legal Services | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
| Educational Services | 8 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 0 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 4 |
| Accommodation | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 4 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 0 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
| Public Administration Emp | 41 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Seneca | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 1 |
| Some High School | 10 |
| GED | 3 |
| Graduated High School | 33 |
| Some College/No Degree | 47 |
| Associates Degree | 11 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Degree | 5 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 9 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 1 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 0 |
| Construction Bus | 1 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 0 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 0 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 1 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 0 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 0 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 0 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 1 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1 |
| Information Bus | 0 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 0 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 0 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 0 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 0 |
| Legal Services Bus | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
| Educational Services Bus | 1 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 0 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 1 |
| Accommodation Bus | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 1 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 0 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
| Public Administration Bus | 3 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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