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Genoa Town, WI

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

812
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

48
years ∙ half population younger than 48, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
20.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Genoa Town is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States.
Location
Town in Vernon County, WI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.545914° N, 91.173116° W
DMS43° 32′ 45.29″ N, 91° 10′ 23.22″ W

Population Density & area

23.88/sq mi (9.22/km²)
Total Area
36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Land Area
34 sq mi (88.1 km²) · 93.2%
Water Area
2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) · 6.8%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

57% male
Male 57%
Female 43%
males per 100 females
Genoa Town 132.7
Vernon County 103.1
Wisconsin 100.3

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Genoa Town 0%
Vernon County 0.9%
Wisconsin 5.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

48
years ∙ half population younger than 48, half older
Genoa Town
48
Vernon County
41.9
Wisconsin
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
70.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Genoa Town 70.6
Vernon County 89.7
Wisconsin 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 26.6% 26% 21.4%
Working age (18-64) 58.6% 52.7% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 14.8% 21.3% 18.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 70.6 89.7 66.4
Child dependency ratio 45.4 49.4 35.6
Old-age dependency ratio 25.2 40.3 30.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
88.9%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
9.3%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
20.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Genoa Town 20.3%
Vernon County 10.9%
Wisconsin 37%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Genoa Town population
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Hispanic or Latino 0% 1.8% 8%
Mexican 0% 0.8% 5.4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 1.1%
Cuban 0% 0.3% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.5% 1.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 98.2% 92%
One race 92.5% 95.1% 88.3%
White 88.9% 94.3% 78.6%
Black or African American 1.8% 0.3% 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.5%
Asian 0% 0.2% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 1.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.5% 3.1% 3.7%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

67% family
Family 67%
Non family 33%
% family households
Genoa Town 67%
Vernon County 64.9%
Wisconsin 60.5%

Average household size

2.4
persons per household
Genoa Town
2.4
Vernon County
2.46
Wisconsin
2.33

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Genoa Town population
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total households 339 12,424 2,479,480
Average houshold size 2.4 2.46 2.33
Family households 227 8,068 1,500,296
Average family size 2.98 3.1 2.95
Married couple family 208 6,755 1,161,326
Other families 19 1,313 338,970
Male householder 18 511 112,650
Female householder 1 802 226,320
Non-family households 112 4,356 979,184
One-person households 91 3,708 781,452
Male householder 71 2,104 373,428
Senior (65+) living alone 31 781 109,743
Female householder 20 1,604 408,024
Senior (65+) living alone 7 1,036 210,915
Other living arrangements 21 648 197,732

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

415
housing units
Genoa Town 415
Vernon County 14,065
Wisconsin 2,778,572

Occupancy status

81.7% occupied
Occupied 81.7%
Vacant 18.3%
vacancy rate
Genoa Town 18.3%
Vernon County 11.7%
Wisconsin 10.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

75.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
75.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
1.2%
Mobile homes
23.1%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.5%

Median Year Built

1991
Half of houses were built before 1991, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
14%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
17.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
33.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
34.7%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.8 6 5.6
1–3 rooms 11.8% 11.4% 13.2%
4–6 rooms 50.3% 48.5% 52%
7+ rooms 37.9% 40.1% 34.9%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.8% 2.1%
1 bedroom 10.8% 9.3% 10%
2 bedrooms 22.4% 22.5% 27.8%
3 bedrooms 40.5% 44.7% 40%
4+ bedrooms 26.2% 21.7% 20.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1991 1974 1975
Total housing units 415 14,065 2,778,572
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

91.4% owners
Renter-occupied 8.6%
Owner-occupied 91.4%
homeownership rate
Genoa Town 91.4%
Vernon County 80.3%
Wisconsin 67.8%

Average household size

2.39
Owner-occupied
2.45
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Genoa Town 2.39
Vernon County 2.58
Wisconsin 2.49

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total occupied units 339 12,424 2,479,480
Year moved in
2020 or later 15.6% 17.5% 23.1%
2010 to 2019 31% 36.8% 38%
2000 to 2009 35.1% 19.6% 17.1%
1999 or earlier 18.3% 26% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97.9% 97.3% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 2.1% 2% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.2% 9.1% 6.4%
1 vehicle 21.2% 27.9% 33%
2 vehicles 42.2% 37.6% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 35.4% 25.5% 21.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 76.4% 67.3% 76.6%
Electricity 5.6% 11.6% 17.8%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 1.5% 2.5% 1.4%
All other fuels 16% 17.8% 3.5%
No fuel used 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 1.5% 3.9% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 5% 0.8%
No telephone service available 3.2% 5.7% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$235,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Genoa Town
$235,200
Vernon County
$223,800
Wisconsin
$266,500

Housing Cost Burden

22.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
22.5%
Owners without a mortgage
17.9%
Renters
0%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Property value
Median Value $235,200 $223,800 $266,500
Under $100,000 30.4% 15.1% 9.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 13.6% 27.9% 23%
$200,000 - $300,000 21% 24% 25.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 19.7% 21.4% 29.4%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 10% 9.7% 11.4%
$1,000,000 and more 5.5% 1.7% 1.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 52.9% 52.8% 61.1%
Without a mortgage 47.1% 47.2% 38.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,900 $1,517 $1,689
Without a mortgage $581 $573 $659
Gross rent
Median rent $793 $836 $1,087

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

24.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Genoa Town 24.6%
Vernon County 24.9%
Wisconsin 33.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Genoa Town 3.8%
Vernon County 9.7%
Wisconsin 6.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

158
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.3%
K–12
90.5%
College / Undergraduate
3.2%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

14.7%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Genoa Town
14.7%
Vernon County
13.2%
Wisconsin
39.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total enrolled (age 3+) 158 6,022 1,356,381
Nursery / preschool 6.3% 3.9% 5.3%
K–12 90.5% 86.8% 69.3%
Kindergarten 1.9% 5% 5.5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 7.6% 26.3% 20.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 30.4% 30.2% 21.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 50.6% 25.3% 22.3%
College or graduate school 3.2% 9.4% 25.3%
College, undergraduate 3.2% 7.2% 20.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.2% 4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 14.7% 13.2% 39.8%
School type
Public school 86.7% 74.8% 82.4%
Private school 13.3% 25.2% 17.6%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

562
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
37.9%
Some college no degree
19.2%
Associates degree
14.6%
Bachelors degree
16.2%
Graduate or professional degree
8.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
0% · 100%
9th-12th, no diploma
84.2% · 15.8%
HS graduate
62% · 38%
Some college no degree
53.7% · 46.3%
Associates degree
53.7% · 46.3%
Bachelors degree
35.2% · 64.8%
Graduate or professional degree
59.6% · 40.4%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Population (25+) 562 20,839 4,099,973
Less than 9th grade 0.4% 6% 2.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 3.4% 3.7% 4.1%
High school diploma or GED 37.9% 34% 29.4%
Some college, no degree 19.2% 18.7% 19.5%
Associate's degree 14.6% 12.7% 11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 24.6% 24.9% 33.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.2% 16.4% 22%
Graduate or professional 8.4% 8.5% 11.4%
High School or higher 96.3% 90.3% 93.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$55,313
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$47,083
Some college or associates
$58,125
Bachelors degree
$60,938
Graduate or professional degree
$86,389

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
61.9%
HS graduate
11.7%
Some college or associates
3.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $55,313 $49,375 $53,060
Less than high school graduate $— $36,190 $36,585
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $47,083 $43,992 $42,367
Some college or associate's degree $58,125 $48,324 $49,438
Bachelor's degree $60,938 $59,774 $66,239
Graduate or professional degree $86,389 $61,325 $79,916
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 61.9% 34.9% 22.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 11.7% 10.7% 12.2%
Some college or associate's degree 3.7% 8.6% 7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4.1% 3.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

664
residents 16 years and over
Genoa Town 664
Vernon County 23,939
Wisconsin 4,805,425

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
61.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Genoa Town 61.3%
Vernon County 58%
Wisconsin 63.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

48.3
years ∙ half are younger than 48.3, half older
Genoa Town
48.3
Vernon County
42.7
Wisconsin
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

56% male
Male 56%
Female 44%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Genoa Town 44
Vernon County 47.3
Wisconsin 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Genoa Town
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total labor force 434 14,247 3,136,600
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 9% 6.1% 5.3%
20 to 24 years 3.9% 7.3% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 3.7% 7.6% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 4.4% 8.9% 10.2%
35 to 44 years 14.7% 18.9% 20.8%
45 to 54 years 29% 20% 19.2%
55 to 59 years 20.5% 11.4% 9.9%
60 to 64 years 10.1% 10.7% 8%
65 to 74 years 3.5% 7.8% 5.1%
75 years and over 1.2% 1.5% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 56% 52.7% 52.4%
Female 44% 47.3% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

65.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Genoa Town
65.4%
Vernon County
59.5%
Wisconsin
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

64.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
66.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Genoa Town 66.3%
Vernon County 56.8%
Wisconsin 61.9%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Genoa Town
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 47.6% 51.7% 53.1%
20 to 24 years 85% 72.9% 81.9%
25 to 29 years 80% 77.9% 87.5%
30 to 34 years 100% 83.3% 86.5%
35 to 44 years 100% 78.6% 87%
45 to 54 years 96.9% 84.1% 86.4%
55 to 59 years 77.4% 81.2% 78.2%
60 to 64 years 46.8% 60.1% 60.1%
65 to 74 years 22.1% 27.6% 24.2%
75 years and over 9.6% 8.1% 6.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 64.6% 62.1% 68.7%
Female 66.3% 56.8% 61.9%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 67.2% 59.5% 64.7%
Black or African American 0% 27.8% 60.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 20% 62.4%
Asian —% 22.7% 72.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 64.5%
Some Other Race 100% 86.5% 70.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 53.1% 58% 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino —% 83.1% 72.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Genoa Town
5.1%
Vernon County
2.5%
Wisconsin
3.2%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

8.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Genoa Town 8.2%
Vernon County 2.7%
Wisconsin 3.5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Genoa Town
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
By age group
16 to 19 years 38.5% 10% 7.8%
20 to 24 years 0% 4.6% 6.1%
25 to 29 years 12.5% 2.1% 3.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 2.5% 3.2%
35 to 44 years 0% 1.4% 2.5%
45 to 54 years 3.3% 2.8% 2.4%
55 to 59 years 0% 0.6% 2.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 0.4% 2%
65 to 74 years 0% 2.6% 2.1%
75 years and over 20% 1.4% 1.8%
By gender
Male 8.2% 2.7% 3.5%
Female 1.1% 2.2% 3%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.7% 2.4% 2.7%
Black or African American —% 0% 9.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 6.6%
Asian —% 0% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 1.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 4.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 7.2% 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 6.1% 4.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

407
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Genoa Town 407
Vernon County 13,877
Wisconsin 3,031,042
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

79%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Genoa Town 79%
Vernon County 71%
Wisconsin 71%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Genoa Town, WI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 13.8%
Construction 13.3%
Manufacturing 12.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 24.2% of 223 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 26.1% of 184 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Genoa Town
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total employed population 407 13,877 3,031,042
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 5.2% 5.9% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 13.3% 7.7% 6.3%
Manufacturing 12.5% 13.9% 17.9%
Wholesale trade 1.7% 3% 2.3%
Retail trade 13.8% 11.2% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.9% 4.7% 4.2%
Utilities 0% 1.5% 0.8%
Information 0% 2% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0.7% 3.7% 4.9%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.5% 1.2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.7% 3.3% 6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 7.6% 2.7% 3.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 11.3% 8.2% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 12.5% 18.9% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.9% 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 2.7% 4% 5.7%
Other services 3.4% 4.1% 4.2%
Government 7.6% 3.7% 3.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

72.2% Private
Government 17.9%
Private Employment 72.2%
Self Employed 9.8%
Private employment (%)
Genoa Town 72.2%
Vernon County 75%
Wisconsin 78.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

9.8%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.2%
Unincorporated business 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Genoa Town
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Private wage & salary 72.2% 75% 78.5%
For-profit company employees 62.4% 59.7% 68.8%
Not-for-profit employees 9.8% 15.3% 9.7%
Self-employed 9.8% 11.9% 8.6%
Incorporated business 4.2% 3.1% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 5.7% 8.3% 5.1%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Government 17.9% 13.1% 12.9%
Local government 8.1% 7.6% 7.4%
State government 6.4% 3.9% 3.9%
Federal government 3.4% 1.6% 1.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

12.7% WFH
Work from home 12.7%
Commute to work 87.3%
Working from home (%)
Genoa Town 12.7%
Vernon County 12.7%
Wisconsin 13.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

32.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Genoa Town 32.4
Vernon County 24.1
Wisconsin 22.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Genoa Town
Employed residents 16+.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total employed population 407 13,877 3,031,042
Worked from home 12.7% 12.7% 13.1%
Drove Alone 69.8% 72.9% 74.4%
Carpooled 15.6% 8.5% 7.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.7% 1.1%
Walked 0.7% 3.7% 2.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.2% 1.6% 1.6%
Commuting population 358 12,030 2,594,090
Mean travel time (minutes) 32.4 24.1 22.2
Less than 5 minutes 3.6% 5.4% 4.4%
5 to 14 minutes 10.3% 27.7% 30%
15 to 29 minutes 22.6% 28.5% 38.3%
30 to 44 minutes 43.6% 24.3% 17.2%
45 to 59 minutes 10.3% 8.9% 5.3%
60 to 89 minutes 7.3% 3.6% 3.1%
90 minutes or more 2.2% 1.6% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$60,096
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Genoa Town $60,096
Vernon County $54,312
Wisconsin $60,659
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

68 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Genoa Town 68¢
Vernon County 84¢
Wisconsin 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Genoa Town, WI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$74,531
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $74,531
Transportation and warehousing $69,500
Construction $66,917
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $77,500, compared to $66,333 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $50,000, compared to $44,856 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Genoa Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Median Earnings $60,096 $54,312 $60,659
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $31,250 $39,145 $46,486
Mining and logging $— $59,750 $73,112
Construction $66,917 $62,173 $65,977
Manufacturing $58,472 $54,286 $61,354
Wholesale trade $60,625 $57,813 $64,778
Retail trade $61,250 $46,321 $46,979
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $69,500 $62,150 $60,013
Utilities $— $125,595 $90,904
Information $— $66,563 $72,002
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $60,250 $74,675
Real estate and leasing $— $61,667 $61,911
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $47,083 $62,353 $86,043
Corporate management $— $— $92,826
Administrative and waste services $43,000 $48,438 $48,677
Education and health services
Educational services $43,214 $53,393 $61,353
Health care and social assistance $46,750 $50,975 $57,200
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $38,750 $49,930
Accommodation and food services $— $28,750 $36,269
Other services $— $55,242 $50,871
Government $74,531 $65,000 $69,987
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$85,000
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $85,000
State government $74,063
Federal government $68,929
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $105,893, compared to $66,333 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $64,375, compared to $44,856 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Genoa Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $58,889 $54,050 $60,034
Not-for-profit employees $85,000 $56,071 $61,315
Self-employed
Incorporated business $45,417 $52,708 $68,647
Unincorporated business $27,321 $38,594 $47,687
Government
Local government $56,250 $63,750 $62,498
State government $74,063 $51,213 $66,842
Federal government $68,929 $80,417 $68,902
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Genoa Town, WI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$110,750
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $110,750
Education, training and library $85,139
Material moving $73,906
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $106,250 versus $66,333 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $101,250 versus $44,856 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Genoa Town
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Median earnings(Total) $60,096 $54,312 $60,659
Management and business
Management $45,865 $65,125 $87,301
Business and finance $63,750 $64,135 $76,063
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $77,778 $92,757
Architecture and engineering $63,750 $71,429 $88,425
Sciences $— $86,667 $68,727
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $48,352 $56,764
Legal $— $62,250 $92,953
Education, Training and Library $85,139 $54,250 $58,575
Arts, design and media $— $60,833 $63,557
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $110,750 $85,625 $87,659
Health technicians $— $46,875 $52,448
Healthcare support $— $41,477 $38,780
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $51,544 $58,066
Law enforcement $— $66,985 $78,950
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $33,250 $31,753
Building and grounds cleaning $38,365 $38,323 $40,424
Personal care and service $— $39,432 $36,667
Sales and office
Sales $36,500 $52,917 $61,218
Office and Administrative Support $61,250 $47,114 $48,578
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $38,125 $42,516
Construction and extraction $67,167 $60,357 $62,013
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $65,489 $61,430
Production and transportation
Production $56,250 $49,810 $51,406
Transportation $69,583 $60,400 $60,450
Material moving $73,906 $44,276 $43,165
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$85,089
Median household income in Genoa Town
Median household income (USD)
Genoa Town
$85,089
Vernon County
$71,893
Wisconsin
$77,485
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Genoa Town, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$37,773
Per capita income in Genoa Town
Per capita income (USD)
Genoa Town
$37,773
Vernon County
$36,396
Wisconsin
$43,373
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Genoa Town, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$92,966
Average household income in Genoa Town
Avg household income (USD)
Genoa Town
$92,966
Vernon County
$90,506
Wisconsin
$101,466
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Genoa Town, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$92,966
Mean household income
$85,089
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Genoa Town $7,877
Vernon County $18,613
Wisconsin $23,981
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Genoa Town
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Genoa Town and peer geographies.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total households 339 12,424 2,479,480
Median household income $85,089 $71,893 $77,485
Mean household income $92,966 $90,506 $101,466
Mean-median gap $7,877 $18,613 $23,981
Family households 227 8,068 1,500,296
Median family income $104,250 $90,000 $100,141
Mean family income $114,060 $104,366 $123,947
Mean-median gap $9,810 $14,366 $23,806
Non-family households 112 4,356 979,184
Median non-family income $27,500 $41,209 $47,939
Mean non-family income $48,696 $62,091 $62,751
Mean-median gap $21,196 $20,882 $14,812
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $37,773 $36,396 $43,373
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

72.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Genoa Town
72.6%
Vernon County
73.5%
Wisconsin
76%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28% of households (95) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $23,551
SSI (disability)
1.5% of households (5) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,920
Cash Assistance
1.5% of households (5) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,920
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.3% of households (18) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Genoa Town
Share of households receiving each income type
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total households 339 12,424 2,479,480
Wage-based income
With earnings 73% 74% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 28% 37% 33%
Average social security income $23,551 $24,257 $25,671
Retirement income 28% 28% 27%
Average retirement income $30,029 $27,999 $30,282
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 3% 4%
Average SSI income $11,920 $11,690 $12,238
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 5% 9% 11%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$104,250
Family households earn $104,250, compared to $27,500 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$85,089
Family households
$104,250
Nonfamily households
$27,500
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$109,643
Married-couple families earn $109,643, compared to $85,469 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$104,250
Married-couple families
$109,643
Other family types
$85,469
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Genoa Town
Median household and family income by household size in Genoa Town, compared with peer geographies.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Total households 339 12,424 2,479,480
Household income by size
1-person $19,375 $36,140 $41,558
2-person $110,000 $79,386 $89,026
3-person $155,833 $107,163 $108,343
4-person $83,750 $119,526 $126,033
5-person $109,167 $106,369 $121,135
6-person $— $82,083 $115,321
7-person or more $— $72,500 $112,868
Total families 227 8,068 1,500,296
Family income by size
2-person $107,500 $78,074 $87,183
3-person $155,208 $100,938 $106,978
4-person $83,472 $120,108 $127,769
5-person $109,167 $106,969 $122,977
6-person $— $81,250 $116,570
7-person or more $— $72,500 $106,648
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

41.2%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.94%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.2%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.94% — meaning the top 20% hold 14 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$259,336
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.35%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13.95%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $259,336 and hold 13.95% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.35%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
29.2%
$50K - $100K
27.8%
$100K - $150K
23.9%
$150K - $200K
14.5%
Over $200K
4.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

43.1%
of all households, 146 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Genoa Town 43.1%
Vernon County 33.7%
Wisconsin 37.7%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Genoa Town
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Genoa Town, compared with peer geographies.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Median household income $85,089 $71,893 $77,485
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 6.2% 4% 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 4.1% 3%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 6% 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 7.8% 7.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 10.9% 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.5% 19.8% 17.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 13.7% 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.9% 19.4% 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.5% 8.3% 9.4%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 6% 9.2%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 22.4% 21.9% 20.2%
Share below $75,000 43.7% 52.6% 48.5%
Share above $100,000 43.1% 33.7% 37.7%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Genoa Town 0.38
Vernon County 0.43
Wisconsin 0.44
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$191,529
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Genoa Town
$191,529
Vernon County
$209,578
Wisconsin
$244,598
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Genoa Town
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $28,500 $32,272 $34,620
Lower 20% $73,524 $58,832 $61,940
Middle 20% $102,364 $89,048 $95,213
Upper 20% $145,167 $129,585 $144,753
Top 5% threshold $199,525 $210,974 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $13,687 $17,672 $18,885
Lower 20% $53,028 $45,688 $48,537
Middle 20% $86,073 $72,505 $77,841
Upper 20% $120,515 $107,088 $117,470
Top 20% $191,529 $209,578 $244,598
Top 5% $259,336 $355,430 $427,600
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.94% 3.91% 3.73%
Lower 20% 11.41% 10.1% 9.57%
Middle 20% 18.52% 16.02% 15.34%
Upper 20% 25.93% 23.66% 23.15%
Top 20% 41.2% 46.31% 48.21%
Top 5% 13.95% 19.63% 21.07%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Genoa Town due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 302 White households (89.1% of all households), the median household income is $85,536.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Genoa Town
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Vernon County and Wisconsin.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Genoa Town due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
All Residents $85,089 $71,893 $77,485
White $85,536 $72,265 $80,923
Black or African American $— $5,833 $43,296
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $59,670
Asian $— $— $90,216
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $62,288
Some Other Race $— $73,125 $62,564
Two or more races (Multiracial) $83,333 $69,746 $69,784
Hispanic or Latino $— $43,207 $64,859
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

5.8%
5.8% of residents, or 47 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Genoa Town
5.8%
Vernon County
13.1%
Wisconsin
10.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Genoa Town
0%
Vernon County
3%
Wisconsin
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0.9%
0.9% of children under 18, or 2 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Genoa Town
0.9%
Vernon County
19.2%
Wisconsin
12.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

15.8%
15.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 19 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Genoa Town
15.8%
Vernon County
13.6%
Wisconsin
9.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
Overall poverty rate 5.8% 13.1% 10.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0.9% 19.2% 12.8%
Under 5 years 0% 24.4% 13.9%
5 to 17 years 1.2% 17.4% 12.4%
18 to 64 years 5.5% 9.9% 10.2%
18 to 34 years 0% 13.4% 14.2%
35 to 64 years 6.5% 8.4% 8%
65 years and over 15.8% 13.6% 9.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.7% 12.3% 9.5%
Female 4.6% 13.9% 11.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 3% 2%
Worked part time or part year 4.3% 11.1% 14.5%
Did not work 19.6% 21.6% 18.6%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

13%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
13%
Family
0.4%
Nonfamily
38.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0.4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0.4%
Married-couple
0.5%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Genoa Town
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0.4% 7.2% 6.6%
Householder under 25 years 0% 6.4% 22%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.5% 9.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 2.8% 4.4%
Householder 65 years and over 2.4% 7% 4.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 38.4% 20.1% 17%
Householder under 25 years 0% 22.7% 33.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.1% 10.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 49% 21.1% 18.8%
Householder 65 years and over 45% 22.8% 16%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
4.9% of White residents, or 35 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Genoa Town
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Genoa Town and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Genoa Town due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Genoa Town Vernon County Wisconsin
All Residents 5.8% 13.1% 10.6%
White 4.9% 12.9% 8.4%
Black or African American 0% 40% 27.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 33.3% 21.7%
Asian —% 32.3% 13.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 19.1%
Some Other Race 0% 15.6% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 19.7% 14.8% 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino —% 17.9% 17.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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