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Geneva

Alabama · 4,245 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 $38,926. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,245
−3%since 2000
from 4,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+10%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Geneva
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,926
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,788
+53%since 2000
from $14,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,667)
Black14.2%(622)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(1,454)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,248)
Black14.1%(600)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(114)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other0.6%(26)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,722)
Diversity Score
41
+22%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Alabama?

Geneva, Alabama has about 4,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Alabama?

The typical household in Geneva, Alabama earns about $38,926 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Alabama?

About 11.1% 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 26.5% 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 436 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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