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Geneva

Illinois · 21,138 residents (2025 est.) · 9.976 sq mi
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Geneva is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,258
+9%since 2000
from 19,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,131 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+19%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K18K22K25K1990201020202024Geneva
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,341
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,299 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,547
+123%since 2000
from $33,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+5%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,768
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $860 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(18,436)
Black1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(541)
Asian1.3%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(2,377)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(17,749)
Black1.2%(250)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,599)
Asian2.5%(541)
Other5.3%(1,119)
Diversity Score36.7%(7,804)
Diversity Score
37
+201%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Illinois?

Geneva, Illinois has about 21,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Illinois?

The typical household in Geneva, Illinois earns about $144,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, Illinois expensive?

In Geneva, Illinois, the median home is worth about $441,400, and the typical rent is about $1,768 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Illinois?

About 63.8% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Geneva, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,641 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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