Genoa, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 190, Genoa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Genoa is a small community located in Colorado, within Lincoln County. The total population is 190. It ranks as the 369th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Genoa is 48.9 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Genoa is $63,125. This is 34% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Genoa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $186,100. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Genoa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Genoa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Genoa, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.