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Geneseo

Kansas · 267 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Geneseo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,600. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
267
−2%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.8
+10%since 2000
from 47.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1962472993504011990201020202024Geneseo
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,750
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,382
−21%since 2000
from $21,998 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−62.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−28%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(265)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(23)
Diversity Score27%(72)
Diversity Score
27
+633%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneseo, Kansas?

Geneseo, Kansas has about 267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneseo, Kansas?

The typical household in Geneseo, Kansas earns about $37,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneseo, Kansas expensive?

In Geneseo, Kansas, the median home is worth about $23,600, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Geneseo, Kansas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Geneseo, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneseo, Kansas?

About 25.1% of people in Geneseo, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneseo, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneseo, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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