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Geneva

Iowa · 136 residents · 0.409 sq mi
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Geneva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−20%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941201461721981990201020202024Geneva
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,717
+90%since 2000
from $15,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−23%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(8)
Diversity Score
6
+302%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+150%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Iowa?

Geneva, Iowa has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Iowa?

The typical household in Geneva, Iowa earns about $58,750 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 $49,200.

How educated are people in Geneva, Iowa?

About 15.8% 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 6.1% of people in Geneva, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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