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Genoa

Wisconsin · 232 residents · 0.36 sq mi
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Genoa is home to 232 people in Wisconsin. At a median age of 50.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. The foreign-born share is 1%. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

232
−12%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
50.0
+15%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.36 sq mi
Population, 19902024
14818722626430319902000201020202024Genoa
2024273
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(10)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(14)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(24)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(23)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(25)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.1%(35)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.2%(40)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.5%(22)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,792
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$28,980
+88%since 2000
from $15,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$126,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
86.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.4% rent
2.24 people
+14%since 2009
from 1.96 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
2.3
−2%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(219)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(14)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(5)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German41.3%(99)
Norwegian34.6%(83)
Italian16.7%(40)
English7.9%(19)
Irish5.8%(14)
French5%(12)
Polish2.9%(7)
Greek2.1%(5)
American1.7%(4)
Czech1.7%(4)
Danish1.3%(3)
Finnish0.8%(2)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.4%(1)
Scottish0.4%(1)
Swedish0.4%(1)
Swiss0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+111%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
78.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
84.9%
US average: 73.3%
21.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
57.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2013
from 13.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
93.5%
US average: 91.9%
93.7%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married14.8%(18)
Married67.2%(82)
Widowed8.2%(10)
Divorced9.8%(12)
Women 15+
Never married12.6%(14)
Married73%(81)
Widowed8.1%(9)
Divorced6.3%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2013
from 13.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
51.3%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
17.9%
US average: 13.7%
21.3%
US average: 17.6%
10.4%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
3.3%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
66.7%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
30.4%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)25%(3)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)33.3%(4)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era33.3%(4)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War16.7%(2)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II16.7%(2)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 12 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genoa, Wisconsin?

Genoa, Wisconsin has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genoa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Genoa, Wisconsin earns about $54,792 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 $126,100.

How educated are people in Genoa, Wisconsin?

About 14.8% 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 4.6% of people in Genoa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genoa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Genoa, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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