Geneva, AL Demographics
A map of Geneva's Population by Race
Geneva, Alabama has an estimated population of 4,225, a less than 1% change from the 4,245 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 14.7% Black, 3.8% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Geneva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Geneva has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Geneva, that probability was 39.1% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Geneva is ranked the 137th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Geneva was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Geneva's White Population
3,151 residents of Geneva, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Geneva is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Geneva ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Geneva's population has decreased from 76.5% to 74.6%.
Geneva is more White than neighboring Eunola (71.6% White), Samson (71.7% White), and Hartford (71% White). Geneva is less White than neighboring Coffee Springs (86.6% White), and Black (100% White).
Geneva's Black Population
620 residents of Geneva, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Geneva is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Geneva ranks 294th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Black residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 14.1% to 14.7%.
Geneva is more Black than neighboring Coffee Springs (0% Black), Black (0% Black), and Samson (12.1% Black). Geneva is less Black than neighboring Eunola (28.4% Black), and Hartford (20.7% Black).
Geneva's Asian Population
160 residents of Geneva, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Geneva is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Geneva ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Asian population has grown by an estimated 370.6%. Asian residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.8%.
Geneva is more Asian than neighboring Eunola (0% Asian), Coffee Springs (0% Asian), Black (0% Asian), Samson (0% Asian), and Hartford (0% Asian).
Geneva's Hispanic Population
161 residents of Geneva, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Geneva is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Geneva ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.8%.
Geneva is more Hispanic than neighboring Eunola (0% Hispanic), and Black (0% Hispanic). Geneva is less Hispanic than neighboring Coffee Springs (13.4% Hispanic), Samson (10.6% Hispanic), and Hartford (5.3% Hispanic).
Geneva's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Geneva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Geneva is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Geneva ranks 164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Geneva's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Geneva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Samson (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hartford (0.1% Native American/Other).
Geneva's Multiracial Population
133 residents of Geneva, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Geneva is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Geneva ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Geneva's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.1%.
Geneva is more Multiracial than neighboring Eunola (0% Multiracial), Coffee Springs (0% Multiracial), Black (0% Multiracial), and Hartford (2.8% Multiracial). Geneva is less Multiracial than neighboring Samson (5.5% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.