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| Seneca, South Carolina | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Seneca City Hall | |
 Flag Seal | |
| Motto(s): "City of Smiles, City with Style" | |
 Location in Oconee County and the state of South Carolina. | |
| Coordinates: 34°41′3″N 82°57′21″W / 34.68417°N 82.95583°W / 34.68417; -82.95583 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel W. Alexander |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.30 sq mi (21.49 km) |
| • Land | 8.24 sq mi (21.35 km) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,850 |
| • Density | 1,073.64/sq mi (414.55/km) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 29672, 29678, 29679 |
| Area code | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-65095 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250833 |
| Website | www |
Seneca is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 8,102 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Seneca Micropolitan Statistical Area (population 74,273 at the 2010 census), an (MSA) that includes all of Oconee County, and that is included within the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area (population 1,266,995 at the 2010 census). Seneca was named for the nearby Cherokee town of Isunigu, which English colonists knew as "Seneca Town".
History
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National Register of Historic Places listings
In and around Seneca, there are a number of historic buildings and districts that are on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Seneca Historic District was listed in 1974. It is located south of the railroad tracks. The district consists of several homes and three churches that were built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The houses have architectural styles that were popular in the period. It also includes a log cabin from the mid-nineteenth century that was moved from Long Creek, South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has additional pictures and information, copies of the nomination forms, and a map of the district.
- Ram Cat Alley Historic District was listed in 2000. It is a twenty-one-building commercial district built in the 1880s to the 1930s. The name of the street came from cats that gathered around a meat market. Many of these buildings have been rejuvenated and now house restaurants, shops, and professional offices. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has additional pictures and information, a copy of the nomination form, and a map.
- Newry Historic District was listed in 1982. It is a historic textile mill village near Seneca. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has additional pictures and information, a copy of the nomination form, and a map.
- Alexander-Hill House
- Faith Cabin Library at Seneca Junior College
- McPhail Angus Farm
- Old Pickens Presbyterian Church
Geography
Seneca is located at 34°41′3″N 82°57′21″W / 34.68417°N 82.95583°W / 34.68417; -82.95583 (34.684145, -82.955778).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18 km), of which 7.1 square miles (18 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) (0.56%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 382 | — | |
| 1900 | 920 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,313 | 42.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,460 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,929 | 32.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,155 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,649 | 69.3% | |
| 1960 | 5,227 | 43.2% | |
| 1970 | 6,027 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 7,436 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 7,726 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,652 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,102 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,850 | 9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,556 | 62.78% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,143 | 24.21% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.22% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 484 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 531 | 6.0% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,850 people, 4,043 households, and 2,138 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,652 people, 3,286 households, and 2,096 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,084.6 inhabitants per square mile (418.8/km). There were 3,677 housing units at an average density of 521.2 per square mile (201.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 63.32% White, 33.77% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.
There were 3,286 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. Of all households 32.3% were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,643, and the median income for a family was $44,487. Males had a median income of $31,381 versus $21,472 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,498. About 13.0% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Seneca City Hall is located on North First Street, in the center of the historic (downtown) area of Seneca. North First Street is also marked as Highway 123 Business. The City Hall Complex holds the Seneca Police Dept, Seneca Light and Water, as well as the offices of the Mayor and City Administrator.
Seneca Fire Department is housed on West South Fourth Street, in a new complex. The Fire House is just across the street from the Shaver Complex, which comprises the Shaver Civic Center, sports fields for the Seneca Recreation Department, a park for smaller children, and a rubberized soft walking track.
Education
Seneca has a lending library, a branch of the Oconee County Public Library.
Until June 2020, it was the headquarters of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), the council that deals with the examination for engineers and surveyors. On that date, the NCEES moved to Greenville, South Carolina.
Notable people
- Willie Aikens, Major League Baseball player
- Bennie Cunningham, National Football League player
- John Edwards, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina (1999-2005), and 2004 Democratic nominee for Vice President under John Kerry; candidate for president in 2008
- Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina since 2003
- Clarence Kay, National Football League player
- Jimmy Orr, retired All-Pro National Football League player
- Marshall Parker, politician
- Marv Rackley, Major League Baseball player
- Needtobreathe, Christian rock band
See also
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Seneca, South Carolina
- ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Pictures of the Seneca Historic District
- Seneca Historic District nomination form I
- Seneca Historic District nomination form II
- Map of Seneca Historic District
- Pictures of the Ram Cat Alley Historic District
- Ram Cat Alley Historic District nomination form
- Map of the Ram Cat Alley Historic District
- Pictures of the Newry Historic District
- Newry Historic District nomination form
- Map of the Newry Historic District
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- "South Carolina libraries and archives". SCIWAY. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- "United States Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina : Biography". Lgraham.senate.gov. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
External links
- City of Seneca official website
- Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
- Seneca High School
- Oconee School District website
- Oconee County Library
- Video tour of Seneca from 1906
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| County seat: Walhalla | ||
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