Seneca, Green Lake County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Seneca, Wisconsin
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Location of Seneca, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.8 sq mi (85.0 km2) |
| • Land | 32.7 sq mi (84.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
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| • Total | 424 |
| • Density | 12.9/sq mi (5.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-72525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584122 |
Seneca is a small town located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 424 people lived there. A smaller community called Fairburn is also part of the town of Seneca.
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What is the Geography of Seneca?
Seneca covers an area of about 32.8 square miles (85 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.7 square miles, is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles, is water. This means Seneca is mostly land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Seneca?
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 424 people living in Seneca. These people lived in 165 different households, and 120 of these were families. On average, about 13 people lived in every square mile of the town. There were also 194 housing units, which means there were plenty of homes for everyone.
Diversity in Seneca
Most people in Seneca were White, making up about 97.41% of the population. There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. About 1.89% of the people were from two or more different racial backgrounds. A small group, 0.47%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Many households in Seneca were families. About 29.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families, 66.7%, were married couples. Some homes (3.6%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 23% of all households were single individuals.
The average household had 2.57 people, and the average family had 3.02 people. The population included people of all ages. About 22.2% were under 18, and 12.7% were 65 or older. The average age in Seneca was 40 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Seneca was $48,594 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $52,788 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $17,839. A small number of families (2.5%) and people (4.2%) lived below the poverty line, which means they had lower incomes. This included some people aged 65 or older.
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