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Genoa, NE

City in Nance County, Nebraska.

Population

860

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,083

ZIP codes

0

Genoa and its ZIP codes

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Genoa at a glance

  • Genoa is about 42 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,667 a year, 13% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (51% below Nebraska) and median rent is $798 a month.

Local data for Genoa, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Genoa, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,667

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$115,900

Median rent

$798/mo

Homeownership

76.5%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

40.3

Average commute

23.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (276), Irish Americans (127), Swedish Americans (124).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nance County. PPP loans are for Genoa.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,968

921 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,804

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$19.9M

FY 2026, $5,894 per person

Nance County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Genoa, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.7%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Genoa, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

390

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

8

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 13°F

27.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Genoa, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Genoa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MonroeVillage7.2 mi0.2
Silver CreekVillage9.7 mi0.3
St. EdwardCity11 mi0.7
DuncanVillage13 mi0.5
FullertonCity13 mi1.3
Platte CenterVillage14 mi0.3
TarnovVillage17 mi0
ClarksVillage17 mi0.3
BelgradeVillage18 mi0.2
LindsayVillage18 mi0.5
CornleaVillage18 mi0.1
ColumbusCity19 mi10.6
LakeviewCensus-designated place19 mi0.4
OsceolaCity21 mi0.9
Newman GroveCity21 mi0.5
HumphreyCity21 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Genoa, NE in?
Genoa is in Nance County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Genoa, NE?
About 860 people live in Genoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Genoa?
Nearby places include Monroe (7.2 mi), Silver Creek (9.7 mi), St. Edward (11 mi), Duncan (13 mi), Fullerton (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023