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Geneseo, IL


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Geneseo, Illinois

Geneseo, Illinois, in Henry county, is 22 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Geneseo is home to some 6,480 residents.

The People and Families of Geneseo

In Geneseo, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Geneseo.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geneseo had a median family income of $51,455.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Geneseo. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Geneseo Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Geneseo was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Geneseo, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Geneseo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGeneseo Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Geneseo Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Geneseo, IL

Comparing Geneseo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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