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Geneva

Iowa · 171 residents · 0.409 sq mi
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Geneva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,542. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

171
+14%since 1990
from 150 in 1990
1990 – 2025
418 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
−18%since 1990
from 48.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
941201461721981990201020202024Geneva
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,542
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,112
−3%since 1990
from $15,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−12.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
89.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
10.1% rent
1.1
+52%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Iowa?

Geneva, Iowa has about 171 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Iowa?

The typical household in Geneva, Iowa earns about $33,542 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 $36,700, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Iowa?

About 4.3% 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 5.9% 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 21 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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