Genoa, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Genoa

Neighborhood

DeKalb, IL

New Lebanon / Derby Estates

Fairdale / Colvin Park

Charter Grove / Five Points

Garden Prairie / Farmington Fields

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Genoa

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Households with Children

31.9%

School Enrollment K-12

457

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.1%
School Age (5-17): 11.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.4%
High School / GED: 33.0%
Some College or Associate's: 39.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.8%
Single Parents: 6.0%
Couples & Adults: 32.7%
Living Alone: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 2.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 10.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 86.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.7%
Spanish: 9.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 2.5%
College / Graduate: 7.0%
Not Enrolled: 81.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources