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Geneva

New York · 13,261 residents · 4.214 sq mi
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Geneva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $84,900. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,261
−3%since 2000
from 13,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,147 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,292
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,911
+34%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(10,662)
Black9.3%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,157)
Asian1.2%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.8%(5,691)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(9,561)
Black9.2%(1,220)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,746)
Asian1.7%(224)
Other3.1%(405)
Diversity Score55.5%(7,366)
Diversity Score
56
+33%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, New York?

Geneva, New York has about 13,261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geneva, New York earns about $37,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, New York expensive?

In Geneva, New York, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, New York?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, New York?

About 19.0% of people in Geneva, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 882 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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