Geneva

City in Kane County, Illinois

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Geneva is a city in Kane County, Illinois, with 21,393 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Batavia, 2.6 miles SE.

About Geneva

Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is located in the far western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census, the population was 21,393.

Geneva is part of a tri-city area, located between St. Charles and Batavia. The area experienced rapid population growth from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s as the Chicago suburbs spread to the west.

Geneva is located along the Fox River. Portions of the Fox River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path pass through Geneva. The Fabyan Windmill, a Dutch windmill dating from the 1850s, is located here.

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Median household income
$144,341
Median home value
$441,400
Median rent
$1,768/mo
Median age
43.2
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Geneva, IL population

Geneva had 21,393 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census21,393
Density2,007 per sq mi (775 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Geneva at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyKane County
TypeCity
Population21,393 (2020)
Land area10.66 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Water area0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²)
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates41.8821° N, 88.3300° W
ZIP code60134
Official websitegeneva.il.us
Census code (GEOID)1728872

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Geneva

What county is Geneva in?

Geneva is in Kane County, Illinois.

What is the population of Geneva, IL?

21,393 people lived in Geneva at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Geneva, IL?

The ZIP code of Geneva is 60134.

What is the elevation of Geneva?

725 feet (221 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Geneva?

Batavia (2.6 mi), St. Charles (2.8 mi), North Aurora (5.1 mi), West Chicago (5.7 mi), Wayne (6.0 mi).

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