Geneseo township, Illinois
Geneseo township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Geneseo township is a geographic entity located in Henry County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,495. The land area covers 36.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,495 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,283 | ±153 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,585 | ±180 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,283 | ±153 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 302 | ±114 |
| Median Home Value | $211,400 | ±$12,925 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | ±$125 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,744 | ±$9,071 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,620 | ±$3,588 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 279 | ±151 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,522 | ±284 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.7% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF GENESEO
GUS Population: 7,499 (2024)
ID: 162961
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
690 S CHICAGO ST, GENESEO IL 61254-1712
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GUS Population: 48,177 (2024)
ID: 204261
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AMINISTRATOR
307 W CENTER ST, CAMBRIDGE IL 61238-1232
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Geneseo | 09-12 | Geneseo, IL | |
| Regular School Geneseo | 06-08 | Geneseo, IL | |
| Regular School Geneseo | KG-05 | Geneseo, IL | |
| Regular School Geneseo | PK-05 | Geneseo, IL | |
| Regular School Geneseo | KG-05 | Geneseo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Annawan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annawan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Kewanee, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Silvis, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LeClaire, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Black Hawk College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 6600-34th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265-5899 |
3097965000
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GENESEO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 805 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, GENESEO, IL, 61254 |
(309) 944-6452
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Orion Technical College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 3940 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA, 52807 |
5636746633
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ATKINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 109 SOUTH STATE STREET, ATKINSON, IL, 61235 |
(309) 936-7606
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Augustana College
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College | 21.2 mi away | 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201-2296 |
3097947000
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CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 212 WEST CENTER STREET, CAMBRIDGE, IL, 61238 |
(309) 937-2233
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Capri College-Davenport
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College Vocational | 22.0 mi away | 2540 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, 52807-3003 |
5633886642203
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COLONA DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 911 FIRST STREET, COLONA, IL, 61241 |
(309) 792-0548
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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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College | 22.0 mi away | 2122 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201-5317 |
3097797700
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MOORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 509 MAIN STREET, HILLSDALE, IL, 61257 |
(309) 658-2666
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GENESEO, IL US, located 0.3 miles from Geneseo township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8° | 14.6° | 22.7° | 1.64" | 9.8" |
| February | 35.7° | 18.6° | 27.2° | 1.81" | 6.1" |
| March | 48.9° | 29.3° | 39.1° | 2.70" | 2.8" |
| April | 62.2° | 39.9° | 51.1° | 3.96" | 0.7" |
| May | 73.7° | 51.6° | 62.6° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.8° | 61.5° | 72.2° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.7° | 65.1° | 75.4° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 62.9° | 73.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 54.5° | 65.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.0° | 42.9° | 53.4° | 3.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.8° | 30.7° | 39.8° | 2.56" | 1.6" |
| December | 35.9° | 20.5° | 28.2° | 2.12" | 7.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo city | City | 0.6 mi | — |
| Joslin CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Atkinson town | Town | 7.8 mi | — |
| Cleveland village | Village | 9.5 mi | — |
| Colona city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Osco CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707328859. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.