Population 139 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Seneca Rocks
Household size in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.41 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Seneca Rocks average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in West Virginia as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Household size has climbed from 2.25 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.3 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.4, Seneca Rocks is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Seneca Rocks: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Seneca Rocks
Renters in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.8% of households in Seneca Rocks rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 87.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.4% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Seneca Rocks: 41.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Seneca Rocks was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $310 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $377 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $503 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $798 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Seneca Rocks costs $798 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Seneca Rocks
Bachelor's degrees in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Seneca Rocks (27.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across West Virginia.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Seneca Rocks never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Seneca Rocks
| Period | Seneca Rocks | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Seneca Rocks than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Seneca Rocks compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Rocks | 2.66 | 48.4 | 3.4% | 18.8% | 41.4% | 1977 | $798 | 27.0% | 87.6% | 3.5% |
| Teterton | 2.66 | 48.4 | 3.4% | 18.8% | 41.4% | 1977 | $798 | 27.0% | 87.6% | 3.5% |
| Macksville | 2.66 | 48.4 | 3.4% | 18.8% | 41.4% | 1977 | $798 | 27.0% | 87.6% | 3.5% |
| Upper Tract | 2.70 | 52.4 | 4.0% | 8.7% | 40.0% | 1979 | $777 | 12.4% | 89.5% | 0.0% |
| Landes | 2.57 | 52.7 | 5.2% | 10.2% | 30.2% | 1979 | $763 | 13.4% | 89.3% | 1.2% |
| Laneville | 2.32 | 50.1 | 3.7% | 14.9% | 48.7% | 1980 | $943 | 19.5% | 94.9% | 8.2% |
| Harman | 2.40 | 48.2 | 3.9% | 13.2% | 46.4% | 1978 | $1,010 | 13.6% | 94.9% | 10.0% |
| Kline | 2.69 | 52.6 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 39.5% | 1979 | $775 | 12.2% | 89.5% | 0.5% |
| Dryfork | 2.24 | 50.7 | 3.8% | 14.3% | 54.7% | 1983 | $1,010 | 28.2% | 94.2% | 6.0% |
| Riverton | 2.79 | 49.6 | 2.4% | 22.8% | 39.6% | 1976 | $785 | 18.0% | 84.6% | 15.0% |
| Whitmer | 2.56 | 50.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 47.8% | 1981 | $831 | 14.5% | 84.6% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Seneca Rocks. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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