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Genoa

Nebraska · 894 residents · 0.794 sq mi
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Genoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,330. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
894
−9%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7258249241K1K1990201020202024Genoa
2024860
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,330
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,273
+55%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(831)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(25)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(71)
Diversity Score
8
+286%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Nebraska?

Genoa, Nebraska has about 894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Nebraska?

The typical household in Genoa, Nebraska earns about $47,330 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Nebraska?

About 11.4% 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 12.8% 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 196 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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