Geneva, NY Demographics

A map of Geneva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,717	8,643	69.7%	67.5%
Hispanic	1,932	2,217	15.4%	17.3%
Black	1,083	1,022	8.7%	8.0%
Multiracial	440	615	3.5%	4.8%
Asian	315	247	2.5%	1.9%
Native American/Other	25	68	0.2%	0.5%

Geneva, New York has an estimated population of 12,512, a slight decrease from the 12,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 15.4% Hispanic, 8.7% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 50.6% in 2020 and 48.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Geneva is ranked the 156th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Geneva's White Population

8,717 residents of Geneva, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Geneva is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Geneva ranks 1061st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 67.5% to 69.7%.

Geneva is less White than neighboring Hall (98.8% White), Phelps (85.2% White), Waterloo (84.5% White), Gorham (93.7% White), and Clifton Springs (88.9% White).

Geneva's Black Population

1,083 residents of Geneva, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Geneva is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Geneva ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 8.0% to 8.7%.

Geneva is more Black than neighboring Hall (0% Black), Phelps (0.6% Black), Waterloo (2.7% Black), Gorham (0.6% Black), and Clifton Springs (2.4% Black).

Geneva's Asian Population

315 residents of Geneva, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Geneva is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Geneva ranks 524th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Asian residents' share of Geneva's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.5%.

Geneva is more Asian than neighboring Hall (1.2% Asian), Phelps (0% Asian), Waterloo (0.2% Asian), Gorham (0% Asian), and Clifton Springs (1.2% Asian).

Geneva's Hispanic Population

1,932 residents of Geneva, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Geneva is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Geneva ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Geneva's population has decreased from 17.3% to 15.4%.

Geneva is more Hispanic than neighboring Hall (0% Hispanic), Phelps (11.2% Hispanic), Waterloo (6.4% Hispanic), Gorham (0.3% Hispanic), and Clifton Springs (6.6% Hispanic).

Geneva's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Geneva, or 0.2% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Geneva ranks 728th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Geneva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Geneva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hall (0% Native American/Other), Phelps (0% Native American/Other), Gorham (0% Native American/Other), and Clifton Springs (0% Native American/Other). Geneva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterloo (0.5% Native American/Other).

Geneva's Multiracial Population

440 residents of Geneva, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Geneva is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Geneva ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Geneva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Geneva's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.5%.

Geneva is more Multiracial than neighboring Hall (0% Multiracial), Phelps (2.9% Multiracial), and Clifton Springs (1% Multiracial). Geneva is less Multiracial than neighboring Waterloo (5.7% Multiracial), and Gorham (5.4% 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.