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Geneva

Nebraska · 2,100 residents (2025 est.) · 2.349 sq mi
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Geneva has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,193
−1%since 2000
from 2,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
934 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−6%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,100 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Geneva
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,398
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,233
+147%since 2000
from $18,349 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+27%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,198)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,941)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(146)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.9%(86)
Diversity Score26.3%(577)
Diversity Score
26
+1139%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+108%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Nebraska?

Geneva, Nebraska has about 2,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Nebraska?

The typical household in Geneva, Nebraska earns about $80,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, Nebraska expensive?

In Geneva, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $169,100, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Nebraska?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, Nebraska?

About 6.2% of people in Geneva, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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