Demographics & People — Genoa, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,685 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,145 |
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| Family Households | 1,420 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4313 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,961 |
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| Black or African American | 36 |
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| Asian | 150 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,450 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,624 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,023 |
| Other groups | 880 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 820 |
| Italian | 763 |
| Irish | 748 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 589 |
| Swedish | 376 |
| English | 368 |
| Polish | 322 |
Language
| English Only | 4,581 |
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| Spanish | 349 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,066 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 353 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,142 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Genoa, Illinois.
