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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Geneva

Illinois · 19,515 residents · 9.976 sq mi
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Geneva is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,299. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $217,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,515
+55%since 1990
from 12,617 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,956 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 1,265 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K15K18K22K25K1990201020202024Geneva
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,299
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,755 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,026
+56%since 1990
from $21,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$217,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$860
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $641 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
16.0% rent
2.8
−6%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(12,340)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(79)
Asian1.5%(191)
Diversity Score6.9%(867)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(18,436)
Black1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(541)
Asian1.3%(244)
Diversity Score12.2%(2,377)
12
+77%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.2%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 24.4 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, Illinois?

Geneva, Illinois has about 19,515 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Illinois?

The typical household in Geneva, Illinois earns about $77,299 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 $217,900, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Illinois?

About 53.2% 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 2.2% 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 6,898 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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