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Iowa · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 0.409 sq mi
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Geneva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,400. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−11%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+35%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
941201461721981990201020202024Geneva
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,260
+133%since 2000
from $15,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+7%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction32.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(14)
Diversity Score25.3%(38)
Diversity Score
25
+1640%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+189%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+34.7 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Iowa?

Geneva, Iowa has about 152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Iowa?

The typical household in Geneva, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, Iowa expensive?

In Geneva, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Iowa?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, Iowa?

About 19.1% of people in Geneva, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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