Demographics & People — Geneva, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,299 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Total Households | 8,199 |
| Family Households | 5,910 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2337 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,262 |
| Black or African American | 357 |
| Asian | 501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,862 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 5,818 |
| Irish | 4,283 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,468 |
| Other groups | 3,129 |
| Italian | 2,984 |
| English | 2,320 |
| Polish | 2,282 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,821 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,328 |
| Swedish | 886 |
Language
| English Only | 18,798 |
| Spanish | 902 |
| Population 5+ | 20,408 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 764 |
| Population 18+ | 16,275 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Geneva, Illinois.