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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Geneva

Alabama · 4,388 residents · 15.882 sq mi
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Geneva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,096. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,800. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,388
−6%since 1990
from 4,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
276 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 295 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Geneva
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,096
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,877
+59%since 1990
from $9,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$277
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.3
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,933)
Black14.8%(691)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,693)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,667)
Black14.2%(622)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,454)
33
−8%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Geneva, Alabama?

Geneva, Alabama has about 4,388 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Alabama?

The typical household in Geneva, Alabama earns about $22,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, Alabama expensive?

In Geneva, Alabama, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Alabama?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, Alabama?

About 24.8% of people in Geneva, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 293 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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