Seneca is a very small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 1,011 people and two associated neighborhoods, Seneca is the 829th largest community in Pennsylvania.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Seneca is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Seneca is a town of transportation and shipping workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Seneca who work in office and administrative support (14.53%), teaching (13.41%), and management occupations (10.06%). A relatively large number of people in Seneca telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.92% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Seneca is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Seneca doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Seneca are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 22.11% of adults in Seneca having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Seneca in 2022 was $32,226, which is middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $128,904 for a family of four. However, Seneca contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Seneca home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Seneca residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Seneca include German, Italian, English, Irish, and Dutch. The most common language spoken in Seneca is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
