Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Geneva, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,258

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%17,749

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%1,599

Two or More

5%1,064

Asian

2.5%541

Black

1.2%250

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%34

Other

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%217

High School Diploma

10.8%1,611

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%528

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%1,519

Associate's Degree

7.6%1,141

Bachelor's Degree

39.7%5,924

Master's Degree

17%2,542

Professional Degree

4.4%659

Doctorate

2.7%405

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

63.8%

Graduate+

24.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$441,400

Median Renti

$1,768

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.1%7,129

Renter-Occupied

14.9%1,245

Total Units

8,704

Homeownership

85.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%89

$50K–$100K

0.4%29

$100K–$150K

1.4%103

$150K–$200K

1.5%109

$200K–$300K

11.9%849

$300K–$500K

50.4%3,590

$500K–$1M

29.9%2,132

$1M+

3.2%228

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

164

$1,250–$1,500

113

$1,500–$2,000

519

$2,000+

352

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%76

2010–2019

5.5%477

2000–2009

16.8%1,464

1990–1999

21.2%1,848

1980–1989

18.1%1,577

1970–1979

11.6%1,012

1960–1969

5.2%454

1950–1959

8.8%764

1940–1949

1.7%149

1939 or earlier

10.1%883

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.2%7,556

Electricity

8.9%743

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%63

Solar

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$144,341

Mean Household Incomei

$183,870

Per Capita Incomei

$73,547

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

11,840

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%196

$10K–$15K

1.1%92

$15K–$20K

0.5%44

$20K–$25K

0.9%78

$25K–$30K

2.3%189

$30K–$35K

1.3%112

$35K–$40K

2.2%184

$40K–$45K

1.1%89

$45K–$50K

1%85

$50K–$60K

2.9%241

$60K–$75K

8.4%704

$75K–$100K

9.6%807

$100K–$125K

9.7%816

$125K–$150K

8.6%721

$150K–$200K

15.6%1,309

$200K+

32.3%2,707

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$589/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes88% occupied$589/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $144,341/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $43K/yr

73%

Very low income$43K–$72K/yr

18%

Low income$72K–$115K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,460

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,612

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

891(5.4% of civilian adults)