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Geneseo

New York · 7,759 residents (2025 est.) · 2.849 sq mi
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Geneseo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,200. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,701
+2%since 2000
from 7,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,703 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,759 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Geneseo
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,589
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,861
+87%since 2000
from $12,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−1%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+33%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(6,921)
Black1.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(196)
Asian3.3%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(1,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(6,238)
Black5.5%(420)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(473)
Asian5%(385)
Other2.4%(185)
Diversity Score41.8%(3,216)
Diversity Score
42
+134%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneseo, New York?

Geneseo, New York has about 7,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneseo, New York?

The typical household in Geneseo, New York earns about $46,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneseo, New York expensive?

In Geneseo, New York, the median home is worth about $226,200, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Geneseo, New York?

About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Geneseo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneseo, New York?

About 36.6% of people in Geneseo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneseo, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneseo, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 514 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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