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Genoa

Wisconsin · 232 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Genoa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

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

Total population
232
−12%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+15%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1481872262643031990201020202024Genoa
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$126,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(219)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(14)
Diversity Score19.2%(45)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+111%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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