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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Genoa

Illinois · 3,083 residents · 2.596 sq mi
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Genoa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,786. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 1,086 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $68,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,083
−26%vs 2000
vs 4,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,188 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
+4%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Genoa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,786
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,835
−33%vs 2000
vs $19,239 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$359
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $579 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
2.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,673)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(444)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(1,039)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,041)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(27)
Diversity Score9.7%(300)
10
−61%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Genoa, Illinois?

Genoa, Illinois has about 3,083 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Illinois?

The typical household in Genoa, Illinois earns about $28,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genoa, Illinois expensive?

In Genoa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Genoa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genoa, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in Genoa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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