Geneva, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Geneva, Illinois is 21,299 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $136,621, the median home value is $415,800, and the median age is 41.7.
The population has declined 2.1% since 2010 (21,614 → 21,168).
21,299
Population
2109
People / sq mi
$136,621
Median Income
$415,800
Median Home Value
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Geneva covers 10.1 sq mi of land at 2109 people per square mile.
About Geneva, IL
The poverty rate is what most separates Geneva from the typical city: 1.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Geneva is a city in Illinois with a population of 21,299.
The typical household earns $136,621 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $415,800, with typical rent around $1,805.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 63.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. A solid 21.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Geneva city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Geneva city had a population of 21,614 in 2010 and 21,168 in 2024, a -2.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,012 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.15%.
21,168
Population (2024)
21,614
Population (2010)
22,012
Peak (2017)
-0.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,614 |
| 2011 | 21,698 |
| 2012 | 21,726 |
| 2013 | 21,721 |
| 2014 | 21,751 |
| 2015 | 21,795 |
| 2016 | 21,910 |
| 2017 | 22,012 |
| 2018 | 21,899 |
| 2019 | 21,809 |
| 2020 | 21,337 |
| 2021 | 21,274 |
| 2022 | 21,240 |
| 2023 | 21,206 |
| 2024 | 21,168 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$136,621
Median Household Income
$70,240
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$415,800
Median Home Value
$1,805
Median Rent
83.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.4%
High School+
63.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.3%
Drive Alone
65.7%
Public Transit
21.4%
Work From Home
27.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.2%
Foreign Born
92.1%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
5.8%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
99.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Information | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Geneva, Illinois has a population of 21,299 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Geneva, Illinois is $136,621, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Geneva, Illinois is $415,800, with median monthly rent at $1,805 and a homeownership rate of 83.7%.
The median age in Geneva, Illinois is 41.7 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
The population has declined 2.1% since 2010 (21,614 → 21,168).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.