Census-designated place · New York
Seneca Falls, New York
Seneca Falls, census-designated place, in Seneca County, New York. Seneca Falls had 6,956 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±303). GEOID 3666322.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,956
±303 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,809
Median household income
$59,864
±$8,667 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$123,700
±$12,442 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$951
±$51 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Seneca Falls and what county is it in?
Seneca Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Seneca County, New York. It covers 4.7 square miles of land, 1,452 residents per square mile in 2020.
Seneca Falls is in the Seneca Falls, NY micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Seneca Falls lies entirely within the Town of Seneca Falls, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Seneca Falls, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Seneca Falls's population at 6,956 (±303). The 2020 Census counted 6,809 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Seneca Falls is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Seneca Falls | Seneca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,956 ±303 | 32,920 | +901 |
| Households | 3,230 ±223 | 13,606 | +515 |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.12 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,569 ±202 | 16,194 | +589 |
Seneca Falls's population since 2000
From 6,861 in 2000 to 6,809 in 2020: down 0.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Seneca Falls as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Seneca Falls?
The median resident of Seneca Falls is 46.1 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Seneca Falls | Seneca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 ±2.7 | 43.0 | +5.1 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±1.9 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% ±2.7 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±2.4 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±3.7 pts | 87.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±3.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±3.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4% ±4.3 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8% ±3.8 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±2.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Seneca Falls earn?
Half of Seneca Falls's 3,230 households earn less than $59,864 a year (±$8,667), against $68,089 in Seneca County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $58,486 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seneca Falls | Seneca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,864 ±$8,667 | $68,089 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,947 ±$8,469 | $89,874 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,223 ±$3,688 | $37,704 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±4.9 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6% ±13.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3% ±5.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±3.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5% ±4.8 pts | 86.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Seneca Falls?
Owners occupy 61.5% of Seneca Falls's occupied homes and renters 38.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,700 by its owner (±$12,442). The median renter pays $951 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seneca Falls | Seneca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,700 ±$12,442 | $155,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $951 ±$51 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6% ±11.1 pts | 37.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,189 ±$68 | $1,418 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.5% ±6.2 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.5% ±6.2 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,569 ±202 | 16,194 | +589 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±5.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.1% ±6.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.1% ±6.2 pts | 35.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Seneca Falls work and get to work?
76.6% of Seneca Falls's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Seneca Falls | Seneca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±3.8 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±5.3 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±4.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.7% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.3 min ±2.2 | 21.3 min | −3.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Seneca Falls?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Seneca Falls, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,268 (Tract 9504) to $61,071 (Tract 9502).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Seneca County | 2,591 | $61,071 |
| Tract 9504Seneca County | 2,840 | $59,268 |
| Tract 9503Seneca County | 3,551 | $71,324 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Seneca Falls) · Census block assignment files
How does Seneca Falls compare with other places in New York?
Seneca Falls ranks 1,393rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 492nd | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 575th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,393rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,046th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,449th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 992nd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 303rd | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,085th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 542nd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,375th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,541st | 1,652 |
Seneca Falls's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Seneca Falls?
10 of the 57 figures for Seneca Falls on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Seneca Falls are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.