Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Geneseo, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,673

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%5,868

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%486

Two or More

3.5%234

Asian

1%67

Other

0.2%12

Black

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%279

High School Diploma

23%1,115

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%406

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%736

Associate's Degree

9.5%462

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%962

Master's Degree

9.4%455

Professional Degree

2.8%135

Doctorate

0.7%36

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

32.7%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,400

Median Renti

$1,015

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.3%2,254

Renter-Occupied

23.7%700

Total Units

3,256

Homeownership

76.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%83

$50K–$100K

9.6%217

$100K–$150K

15.1%340

$150K–$200K

18.6%420

$200K–$300K

35.6%803

$300K–$500K

14.4%325

$500K–$1M

2.9%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

188

$1,000–$1,250

146

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%14

2010–2019

4.2%136

2000–2009

9.9%322

1990–1999

10.9%355

1980–1989

7.5%243

1970–1979

12.8%417

1960–1969

6.2%203

1950–1959

15.1%492

1940–1949

8.3%269

1939 or earlier

24.7%805

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.5%2,495

Electricity

13.1%388

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%50

No Fuel

0.5%14

Fuel Oil

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,147

Mean Household Incomei

$97,058

Per Capita Incomei

$43,803

Poverty Ratei

2.6%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

3,258

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%65

$10K–$15K

0.6%18

$15K–$20K

2.1%61

$20K–$25K

3.1%93

$25K–$30K

6.5%191

$30K–$35K

2.4%70

$35K–$40K

6.9%204

$40K–$45K

7.2%213

$45K–$50K

4.2%125

$50K–$60K

6.9%204

$60K–$75K

10.4%308

$75K–$100K

7.7%227

$100K–$125K

13.4%396

$125K–$150K

7.7%227

$150K–$200K

9.7%288

$200K+

8.9%264

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing58 homes97% occupied$338/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes88% occupied$472/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,147/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

74.7%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

22.4%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

2.9%

Who Receives This Housing

59.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

56.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

871.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,121

Avg. Commutei

18.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,143

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

458(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured