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Genoa

Illinois · 5,298 residents · 2.596 sq mi
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Genoa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,795. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $158,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,298
+27%since 2000
from 4,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,041 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+15%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Genoa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,795
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,563
+64%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(3,995)
Black0.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(1,001)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other3%(159)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,523)
Diversity Score
48
+91%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Illinois?

Genoa, Illinois has about 5,298 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Illinois?

The typical household in Genoa, Illinois earns about $72,795 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 $158,100, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Illinois?

About 15.7% 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 8.8% 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 2,215 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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