Geneva, IL Demographics

A map of Geneva's Population by Race

Geneva, Illinois had a population of 21,393 in 2020. It was 86.0% White, 0.6% Black, 2.3% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Geneva, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is the 115th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Geneva's White Population

18,392 residents of Geneva identify as White, or 86.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Geneva considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is ranked #975 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Geneva is more White than neighboring Batavia (82.3% White), St. Charles (78.9% White), North Aurora (66.8% White), Wayne (81.4% White), and West Chicago (34.8% White).

Geneva's Black Population

128 residents of Geneva identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Geneva less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is ranked #759 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Geneva is less Black than neighboring Batavia (2.3% Black), St. Charles (1.7% Black), North Aurora (5.5% Black), Wayne (0.7% Black), and West Chicago (2.7% Black).

Geneva's Asian Population

485 residents of Geneva identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Geneva roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is ranked #209 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Geneva is more Asian than neighboring Batavia (2.2% Asian). Geneva is less Asian than neighboring St. Charles (4.4% Asian), North Aurora (5% Asian), Wayne (7.3% Asian), and West Chicago (7.9% Asian).

Geneva's Hispanic Population

1,562 residents of Geneva identify as Hispanic, or 7.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Geneva slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is ranked #367 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Geneva is less Hispanic than neighboring Batavia (9.2% Hispanic), St. Charles (11.3% Hispanic), North Aurora (19.2% Hispanic), Wayne (8% Hispanic), and West Chicago (51.9% Hispanic).

Geneva's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Geneva identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Geneva roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is ranked #806 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Geneva is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Charles (0.4% Native American/Other), North Aurora (0.4% Native American/Other), Wayne (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Chicago (0.6% Native American/Other).

Geneva's Multiracial Population

758 residents of Geneva identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Geneva roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Geneva is ranked #697 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Geneva is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Charles (3.4% Multiracial), North Aurora (3.2% Multiracial), Wayne (2.1% Multiracial), and West Chicago (2.1% Multiracial). Geneva is less Multiracial than neighboring Batavia (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.