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Geneva

Indiana · 1,293 residents · 1.104 sq mi
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Geneva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,297. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,293
−5%since 2000
from 1,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,171 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Geneva
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,297
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,942 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,322
+24%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,334)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,193)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(70)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score15.7%(203)
Diversity Score
16
+276%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Indiana?

Geneva, Indiana has about 1,293 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Indiana?

The typical household in Geneva, Indiana earns about $36,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, Indiana expensive?

In Geneva, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Indiana?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, Indiana?

About 16.3% of people in Geneva, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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