1 census tracts · pop 3,048 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.2/10
· range 6.2–6.2
Seneca is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Morgantown with 1 census tract and a population of 3,048 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 60% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 56% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $827/month sits 12% lower than the Morgantown citywide average ($937).
Risk score
6.2
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Seneca vs MorgantownHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority14%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport100%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Seneca
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
24.0%Housing insecurity
23.4%Utility shutoff threat
40.1%Food insecurity
46.1%SNAP enrollment
14.6%No health insurance
47.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Seneca
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Seneca?
Seneca scores 6.2/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Seneca compare to Morgantown overall?
Seneca scores 2.9 points higher than Morgantown overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 60% of income on rent vs 41% citywide. Average rent: $827 vs $937.
Q3
What is the average rent in Seneca?
Average gross rent in Seneca is $827/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 60% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Seneca residents are renters?
93% of Seneca households are renter-occupied (vs 56% in Morgantown). The neighborhood has 3,048 residents.
Q5
Is Seneca a high social-vulnerability area?
Seneca sits in the 83rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Seneca for landlords?
Seneca carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.2/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Morgantown as a whole (3.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Seneca?
Seneca has 3,217 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Hispanic / Latino (9.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (2.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
