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Geneva

Nebraska · 2,136 residents · 2.349 sq mi
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Geneva has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,273. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,136
−4%since 2000
from 2,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+2%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Geneva
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,273
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,130
+146%since 2000
from $18,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,954)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(77)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.7%(58)
Diversity Score16.5%(352)
Diversity Score
17
+677%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Nebraska?

Geneva, Nebraska has about 2,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Nebraska?

The typical household in Geneva, Nebraska earns about $72,273 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 $100,600, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Nebraska?

About 27.8% 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 4.2% 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 160 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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