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Genoa

Illinois · 5,193 residents · 2.596 sq mi
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Genoa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,694. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $168,600. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,193
+25%since 2000
from 4,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,000 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
+4%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Genoa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,694
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,083
+20%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(4,289)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(784)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0.5%(26)
Diversity Score35.7%(1,853)
Diversity Score
36
+43%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Illinois?

Genoa, Illinois has about 5,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Illinois?

The typical household in Genoa, Illinois earns about $60,694 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 $168,600, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Illinois?

About 12.7% 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 8.6% 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 2,110 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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