Geneva city, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Geneva city is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 2,214. It ranks as the 58th most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geneva city is 41.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 11.2% 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 Geneva city is $79,750. This is 6% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $156,900. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Geneva city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Geneva city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Geneva city, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.