Geneva is a city located in Geneva County Alabama. Geneva has a 2024 population of 4,208. It is also the county seat of Geneva County. Geneva is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,243 in 2020.
The average household income in Geneva is $61,969 with a poverty rate of 26.15%. The median age in Geneva is 50.2 years: 51.1 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Geneva was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,403 | 80.35% |
| Black or African American | 496 | 11.71% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 117 | 2.76% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,832 | 2.22 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 799 | 2.55 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 782 | 1.51 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 192 | 3.26 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Male | 59 | 3.88 | 78 | 22 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 264 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 5.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 333 | 10.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 185 | 5.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,413 | 43.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 8.09% |
| Some College | 624 | 19.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,791 | 2,377 | 462 |
| Black | 264 | 207 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,663 | $0 | $72,717 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,069 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,963 | $29,459 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,606 | $0 | $13,221 |
| Overall | $40,799 | $45,304 | $40,139 |
| Some College | $55,288 | $80,326 | $0 |
$40,799
Average Earnings
$45,304
Average Male
$40,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.46% of Geneva residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,110 | 779 | 25.05% |
| Multiple | 196 | 155 | 79.08% |
| Black | 467 | 127 | 27.19% |
26.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.77%
Male Poverty Rate
28.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Geneva is Multiple, with 79.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Geneva is White, with 25.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 28.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.42% |
| High School | 25.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.21% |
| Female Employed | 16.87% |
| Male Employed | 15.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,333 | $74,782 |
| Households | $44,756 | $61,969 |
| Married Families | $68,578 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
408
Number of Veterans
344
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 169 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 358 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 40.71% |
| Black | 40 | 11.63% |
| Other Race | 10 | 43.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.71%
Born in Geneva
97.14%
Native Born
2.86%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
97.14% of Geneva residents were born in the United States, with 60.71% having been born in Alabama. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,164 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 4,173 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 4,182 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 4,190 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 4,199 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 4,208 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 4,217 | 16 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 4,201 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 4,209 | -34 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 4,243 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 4,264 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,280 | -33 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 4,313 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 4,344 | -36 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 4,380 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 4,383 | -21 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 4,404 | -46 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 4,450 | 30 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 4,420 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 4,422 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,388 | -293 | -6.26% |
| 1990 | 4,681 | -185 | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 4,866 | 468 | 10.64% |
| 1970 | 4,398 | 558 | 14.53% |
| 1960 | 3,840 | 261 | 7.29% |
| 1950 | 3,579 | 776 | 27.68% |
| 1940 | 2,803 | -1,361 | -32.68% |