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Genoa

County:
DeKalb County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.596
State:
Illinois

Genoa is a city located in DeKalb County, Illinois. Genoa has a 2026 population of 5,617. Genoa is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 5.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,307 in 2020.

The median household income in Genoa is $82,128 with a poverty rate of 11.85%. The median age in Genoa is 35.7 years: 34.6 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.5 males.

5.6K
Total Population
2,164
Density (mi²)
52 0.93%
Growth

Genoa Population

Genoa Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,617520.93%
20255,565510.92%
20245,514591.08%
20235,455811.51%
20225,374400.75%
20215,334270.51%
20205,30720.04%
20195,249250.48%
20185,22490.17%
20175,215150.29%
20165,20020.04%
20155,198-10-0.19%
20145,208240.46%
20135,18490.17%
20125,175120.23%
20115,163-14-0.27%
20105,177-16-0.31%
20004,1691,08635.23%
19903,083-193-5.89%
19803,2762739.09%
19703,00300%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 34.6 years

Genoa Adults

There are 4,389 adults, (769 of whom are seniors) in Genoa.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,549 (46.4%)
Male: 2,943 (53.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Genoa includes 81.25% White, 7.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,46281.25%
Two or more races57310.43%
Other race3897.08%
Asian430.78%
Black or African American250.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4107.47%
Other race3436.25%
White2494.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,21376.71%
Two or more races1632.97%
Other race460.84%
Asian430.78%
Black or African American250.46%

Genoa Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Genoa 's average per capita income is $52,151. Household income levels show a median of $82,128. The poverty rate stands at 11.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$128,194-
Families$120,396$127,136
Households$82,128$103,119
Non Families$48,220$49,334

$52,151

Average Income

$82,128

Median Household Income

11.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)