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Genoa

Arkansas · 1,113 residents · 6.61 sq mi
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Genoa is a city of 1,113 people in Arkansas. At a median age of 47.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 87% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $105,900. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,113
+10%since 2023
from 1,008 in 2023
2020 – 2024
168 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.8
−5%since 2023
from 50.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.61 sq mi
Population, 20202024
9581K1K1K1K20202024Genoa
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.8%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(89)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(49)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912%(134)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.3%(104)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(139)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(117)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.7%(208)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.2%(158)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.8%(87)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$49,183
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$28,686
−15%since 2023
from $33,599 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.418
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$105,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
86.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
13.3% rent
23.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.93 people
−6%since 2023
from 2.06 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
81.8%
+42.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
−4%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(11)
2
−44%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish17.5%(195)
American14.5%(161)
German12.5%(139)
English7.6%(85)
French1%(11)
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+10%since 2023
from 18.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
39.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
60.7%
US average: 74.6%
20.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
53.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
48.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
68.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.9%
US average: 95.5%
98.3%
US average: 87.7%
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(159)
Married56.6%(308)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.2%(77)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married49.1%(207)
Widowed26.5%(112)
Divorced24.4%(103)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
19.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.9%
US average: 13.8%
30.2%
US average: 18.4%
50.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
32.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
70.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 44 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Arkansas?

Genoa, Arkansas has about 1,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Arkansas?

The typical household in Genoa, Arkansas earns about $49,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genoa, Arkansas expensive?

In Genoa, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $105,900.

How educated are people in Genoa, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Genoa, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genoa, Arkansas?

About 19.4% of people in Genoa, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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