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Genoa City

Wisconsin · 2,982 residents · 2.648 sq mi
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Genoa City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,815. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value is $165,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,982
+53%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+22%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Genoa City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,815
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,564
+64%since 2000
from $18,044 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,525)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(304)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other2.9%(86)
Diversity Score30.8%(919)
Diversity Score
31
+223%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa City, Wisconsin?

Genoa City, Wisconsin has about 2,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Genoa City, Wisconsin earns about $70,815 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 $165,100, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Genoa City, Wisconsin?

About 21.8% 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 4.7% 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 1,705 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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