Genoa, IL Demographics

A map of Genoa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,213	3,995	76.7%	75.4%
Hispanic	1,002	1,001	18.2%	18.9%
Multiracial	163	205	3.0%	3.9%
Native American/Other	46	13	0.8%	0.2%
Asian	43	38	0.8%	0.7%
Black	25	46	0.5%	0.9%

Genoa, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,492, an increase from the 5,298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Genoa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Genoa has become less 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 Genoa, that probability was 39.4% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Genoa is ranked the 319th 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). Genoa was ranked the 325th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Genoa's White Population

4,213 residents of Genoa, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Genoa is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Genoa ranks 1183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genoa's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Genoa's population has increased from 75.4% to 76.7%.

Genoa is more White than neighboring Riley (0% White). Genoa is less White than neighboring Kingston (89.2% White), Sycamore (80.8% White), Kirkland (85.8% White), and Burlington (82.1% White).

Genoa's Black Population

25 residents of Genoa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Genoa is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Genoa ranks 629th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genoa's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Black residents' share of Genoa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Genoa is more Black than neighboring Riley (0% Black), Kirkland (0.3% Black), and Burlington (0% Black). Genoa is less Black than neighboring Kingston (0.7% Black), and Sycamore (3% Black).

Genoa's Asian Population

43 residents of Genoa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Genoa is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Genoa ranks 484th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genoa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Asian residents' share of Genoa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Genoa is more Asian than neighboring Kingston (0% Asian), Riley (0% Asian), Kirkland (0% Asian), and Burlington (0% Asian). Genoa is less Asian than neighboring Sycamore (1.9% Asian).

Genoa's Hispanic Population

1,002 residents of Genoa, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Genoa is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Genoa ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genoa's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Genoa's population has decreased from 18.9% to 18.2%.

Genoa is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingston (4.1% Hispanic), Sycamore (11.3% Hispanic), Riley (0% Hispanic), Kirkland (8.5% Hispanic), and Burlington (15.3% Hispanic).

Genoa's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Genoa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Genoa is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Genoa ranks 954th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genoa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 253.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Genoa's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Genoa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (0.3% Native American/Other), Sycamore (0% Native American/Other), Riley (0% Native American/Other), Kirkland (0.2% Native American/Other), and Burlington (0% Native American/Other).

Genoa's Multiracial Population

163 residents of Genoa, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Genoa is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Genoa ranks 574th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Genoa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Genoa's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Genoa is more Multiracial than neighboring Sycamore (2.9% Multiracial), Riley (0% Multiracial), and Burlington (2.6% Multiracial). Genoa is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingston (5.7% Multiracial), and Kirkland (5.2% 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.