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Genoa

Nebraska · 868 residents (2025 est.) · 0.794 sq mi
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Genoa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
860
−12%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7258249241K1K1990201020202024Genoa
2024860
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,023 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,361
+126%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+12%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(961)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(811)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(21)
Diversity Score13.7%(117)
Diversity Score
14
+567%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Nebraska?

Genoa, Nebraska has about 860 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Nebraska?

The typical household in Genoa, Nebraska earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genoa, Nebraska expensive?

In Genoa, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Nebraska?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Genoa, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genoa, Nebraska?

About 8.1% of people in Genoa, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genoa, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Genoa, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 230 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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