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Genoa

Wisconsin · 228 residents (2025 est.) · 0.357 sq mi
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Genoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $203,100. With a median age of 50.5, 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 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
+4%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+16%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:228 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1481872262643031990201020202024Genoa
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,757
+119%since 2000
from $15,384 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+33%since 2010
from 0.265 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(245)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(22)
Diversity Score23.5%(64)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Wisconsin?

Genoa, Wisconsin has about 273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Genoa, Wisconsin earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genoa, Wisconsin expensive?

In Genoa, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $203,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Genoa, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genoa, Wisconsin?

About 11.0% of people in Genoa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genoa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Genoa, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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