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Genoa

Nebraska · 1,003 residents · 0.794 sq mi
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Genoa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,003
+2%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,263 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7258249241K1K1990201020202024Genoa
2024860
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,333
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,212
+31%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(951)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score9.8%(98)
Diversity Score
10
+379%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Nebraska?

Genoa, Nebraska has about 1,003 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Nebraska?

The typical household in Genoa, Nebraska earns about $44,333 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Nebraska?

About 16.1% 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 10.2% 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 87 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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