Demographics & People — Geneseo, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,577 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,900 |
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| Median Age | 44.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,982 |
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| Family Households | 1,808 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1456 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,881 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 49 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 448 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,143 |
| German | 1,264 |
| Belgian | 858 |
| English | 781 |
| Other groups | 748 |
| Irish | 435 |
| Swedish | 286 |
| American | 284 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 224 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 224 |
Language
| English Only | 6,074 |
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| Spanish | 245 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,376 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 408 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,991 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.2% |
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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 Geneseo, Illinois.
