Geneva, IL Demographics

A map of Geneva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,749	18,392	83.5%	86.0%
Hispanic	1,599	1,562	7.5%	7.3%
Multiracial	1,064	758	5.0%	3.5%
Asian	541	485	2.5%	2.3%
Black	250	128	1.2%	0.6%
Native American/Other	55	68	0.3%	0.3%

Geneva, Illinois has an estimated population of 21,258, a less than 1% change from the 21,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.3% 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 Illinois 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 25.4% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Geneva is ranked the 113th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Geneva's White Population

17,749 residents of Geneva, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Geneva is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Geneva ranks 981st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Geneva's population has decreased from 86.0% to 83.5%.

Geneva is more White than neighboring Batavia (81.8% White), St. Charles (74.7% White), North Aurora (66.8% White), Wayne (70.8% White), and West Chicago (35.3% White).

Geneva's Black Population

250 residents of Geneva, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Geneva is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Geneva ranks 796th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Black population has grown by an estimated 95.3%. Black residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Geneva is less Black than neighboring Batavia (2.4% Black), St. Charles (2.9% Black), North Aurora (8.3% Black), Wayne (3.6% Black), and West Chicago (3% Black).

Geneva's Asian Population

541 residents of Geneva, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Geneva is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Geneva ranks 217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Asian residents' share of Geneva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Geneva is more Asian than neighboring Batavia (1.5% Asian), and North Aurora (1.9% Asian). Geneva is less Asian than neighboring St. Charles (4.9% Asian), Wayne (17.4% Asian), and West Chicago (10.3% Asian).

Geneva's Hispanic Population

1,599 residents of Geneva, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Geneva is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Geneva ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Geneva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.5%.

Geneva is more Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (3.6% Hispanic). Geneva is less Hispanic than neighboring Batavia (8.9% Hispanic), St. Charles (12.3% Hispanic), North Aurora (20.5% Hispanic), and West Chicago (47.8% Hispanic).

Geneva's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Geneva, or 0.3% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Geneva ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Geneva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Geneva is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Charles (0.2% Native American/Other), North Aurora (0.2% Native American/Other), and West Chicago (0.2% Native American/Other). Geneva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Batavia (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wayne (1.6% Native American/Other).

Geneva's Multiracial Population

1,064 residents of Geneva, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Geneva is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Geneva ranks 701st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.0%.

Geneva is more Multiracial than neighboring Batavia (4.5% Multiracial), North Aurora (2.2% Multiracial), Wayne (3.1% Multiracial), and West Chicago (3.4% 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.