How long is the commute from Seneca, KS?
Workers who live in Seneca, KS take an average of 7.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 7.8 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Seneca get to work
| Means of transportation | Seneca | Nemaha County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.5% (±6.5 points) | 83.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±5.3 points) | 6.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.4 points) | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 5.5% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Seneca, the average commute is lower than in Nemaha County (14.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seneca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nemaha County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nemaha County, Seneca ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1405 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seneca
| Vehicles available | Seneca | Nemaha County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±4.2 points) | 4.3% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±6.3 points) | 22.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±6.8 points) | 33.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±6.3 points) | 40.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Seneca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nemaha County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Seneca
| Seneca | Nemaha County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 5.5% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% (±3.8 points) | 93.1% (±2.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.7% (±4.6 points) | 87.8% (±3.1 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Seneca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nemaha County (87.8%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Seneca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | — | 7.8 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Richmond Township (Nemaha County) | 2.4 mi | 12.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Mitchell Township (Nemaha County) | 4.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Gilman Township | 6.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Marion Township (Nemaha County) | 6.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Adams Township | 7.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Center Township (Nemaha County) | 7.1 mi | 14.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oneida | 7.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Centralia | 8.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richmond Township (Nemaha County), KS (12.2 minutes), Mitchell Township (Nemaha County), KS (20.1 minutes), Gilman Township, KS (20.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nemaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Centralia | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Center Township (Nemaha County) | 14.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Berwick Township | 14.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 19 (tie) | Rock Creek Township (Nemaha County) | 14.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Richmond Township (Nemaha County) | 12.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Sabetha | 10.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 23 | Seneca | 7.8 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Nemaha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Seneca
How long is the average commute in Seneca?
Workers who live in Seneca, KS take an average of 7.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seneca without a car?
6.8% of households in Seneca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seneca?
4.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Seneca worked from home, and 84.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seneca city, Kansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Seneca city, Kansas (place:63950, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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