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Genoa

Illinois · 4,169 residents · 2.596 sq mi
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Genoa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $117,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,169
+35%since 1990
from 3,083 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,606 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.5
−4%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Genoa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,239
+50%since 1990
from $12,835 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,041)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(300)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,673)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(444)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,039)
Diversity Score
25
+156%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Illinois?

Genoa, Illinois has about 4,169 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Illinois?

The typical household in Genoa, Illinois earns about $48,125 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 $117,200, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Illinois?

About 10.2% 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 3.3% of people in Genoa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genoa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Genoa, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,086 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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