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Genoa City

Wisconsin · 3,042 residents · 2.648 sq mi
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Genoa City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,081. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value is $166,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
3,042
+56%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+7%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Genoa City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,081
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,204
+23%since 2000
from $18,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,848)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(63)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(186)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,769)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(199)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score19.4%(591)
Diversity Score
19
+104%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa City, Wisconsin?

Genoa City, Wisconsin has about 3,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Genoa City, Wisconsin earns about $60,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genoa City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Genoa City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa City, Wisconsin?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Genoa City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genoa City, Wisconsin?

About 10.0% of people in Genoa City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genoa City, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Genoa City, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,765 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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