Geneseo
City in Henry County, Illinois
Geneseo is a city in Henry County, Illinois, with 6,539 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Joslin, 7.3 miles NW.
- 6,539residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 1,387 / sq mipopulation density
- 61254ZIP code
About Geneseo
Geneseo (/dʒəˈnɛsi.oʊ/ jen-uh-SEE-oh) is a city in Henry County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,539. Geneseo is 20 miles east of the Quad Cities, at the intersection of Interstate 80, U.S. Route 6 and Illinois Route 82.
The city is known for its historically successful high school football and music programs. It is also known for its Victorian architecture.
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Living in Geneseo
- Median household income
- $70,147
- Median home value
- $205,400
- Median rent
- $1,015/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Geneseo had 6,539 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,539 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,387 per sq mi (536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Geneseo at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Henry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,539 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.71 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4513° N, 90.1548° W |
| ZIP code | 61254 |
| Official website | cityofgeneseo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1728846 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Geneseo
- Joslin7.3 mi NW
- Atkinson8.2 mi E
- Cleveland9.1 mi NW
- Colona9.3 mi W
- Osco9.8 mi SW
- Hillsdale10.7 mi N
- Cambridge11.1 mi S
- Barstow11.4 mi NW
- Carbon Cliff12.7 mi W
- Andover12.9 mi SW
- East Moline13.0 mi W
- Rapids City13.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Geneseo
What county is Geneseo in?
Geneseo is in Henry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Geneseo, IL?
6,539 people lived in Geneseo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Geneseo, IL?
The ZIP code of Geneseo is 61254.
What is the elevation of Geneseo?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Geneseo?
Joslin (7.3 mi), Atkinson (8.2 mi), Cleveland (9.1 mi), Colona (9.3 mi), Osco (9.8 mi).
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