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Genoa

Ohio · 2,167 residents (2025 est.) · 1.596 sq mi
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Genoa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,550. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 358 residents. 21% 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 $144,100. With a median age of 44.1, 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 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,872
−16%since 2000
from 2,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+15%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,167 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Genoa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,550
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,640
+54%since 2000
from $22,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−24%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,042)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(152)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(388)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,740)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(87)
Asian1.3%(25)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score16.7%(313)
Diversity Score
17
−4%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Ohio?

Genoa, Ohio has about 1,872 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Ohio?

The typical household in Genoa, Ohio earns about $65,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genoa, Ohio expensive?

In Genoa, Ohio, the median home is worth about $144,100, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Ohio?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Genoa, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genoa, Ohio?

About 7.7% of people in Genoa, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genoa, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Genoa, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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