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Genoa, IL
City in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Population
5,492
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,116
ZIP codes
0
Genoa and its ZIP codes
Genoa at a glance
- Genoa is about 9.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,128, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,200 (14% below Illinois) and median rent is $940 a month.
Local data for Genoa, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Genoa, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,128
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$225,200
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,166), Mexican Americans (872), Italian Americans (857).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Genoa.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,423
36,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$551M
FY 2026, $5,487 per person
How people get to work
Genoa, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Genoa, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Genoa, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Genoa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingstonVillage | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| SycamoreCity | 6.6 mi | 10.1 |
| RileyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| KirklandVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| HampshireVillage | 8.6 mi | 10 |
| MarengoCity | 9.3 mi | 8.9 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 9.4 mi | 6.9 |
| HarmonyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CoralCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| Garden PrairieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CortlandTown | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| DeKalbCity | 12 mi | 17.5 |
| UnionVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| VirgilVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Pingree GroveVillage | 13 mi | 4 |
| BelvidereCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Genoa, IL in?
- Genoa is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Genoa, IL?
- About 5,492 people live in Genoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Genoa?
- Nearby places include Kingston (2.8 mi), Sycamore (6.6 mi), Riley (7.8 mi), Kirkland (7.9 mi), Hampshire (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023