Genoa, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Genoa is a small community located in Nevada, within Douglas County. The total population is 1,284. It ranks as the 57th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Genoa is 62.9 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 10.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.2% 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 Genoa is $121,981. This is 56% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 51% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $1,003,200. Housing costs are 130% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Genoa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.6% vs 44.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 29.6%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

50.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 22.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Genoa, Nevada 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 Nevada state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 123 Census-designated places in Nevada. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.