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Geneva

Ohio · 5,806 residents (2025 est.) · 3.997 sq mi
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Geneva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,557. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,886
−11%since 2000
from 6,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+27%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,806 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Geneva
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,557
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,048 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,051
+83%since 2000
from $16,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+6%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(6,044)
Black1%(67)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(392)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(1,127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,023)
Black1.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(316)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other8.1%(475)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,929)
Diversity Score
33
+92%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva, Ohio?

Geneva, Ohio has about 5,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geneva, Ohio?

The typical household in Geneva, Ohio earns about $53,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva, Ohio expensive?

In Geneva, Ohio, the median home is worth about $148,300, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva, Ohio?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva, Ohio?

About 17.1% of people in Geneva, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 711 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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