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Seneca, SC

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Population
9,424
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
953 ft
Median Home Value
$240,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$807/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,022
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South CarolinaNearest larger communityAnderson, South Carolina21 miles away · 31,323 residents.

About Seneca

Seneca is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, named after the historic Cherokee town of Isunigu and the nearby Seneca River. Founded in 1873 as a railroad town, the community of approximately 8,993 was once home to the Seneca Institute, a junior college established in 1899 as an historically black institution. Public education is served by the School District of Oconee County.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1rating

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