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Genoa, Nebraska
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Downtown Genoa: Willard Street
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Location of Genoa, Nebraska
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 Genoa, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Genoa, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nance |
| Township | Genoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 894 |
| • Density | 1,127.36/sq mi (435.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68640
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-18475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 838022 |
| Website | www.ci.genoa.ne.us |
Genoa (pronounced jeh-NO-uh) is a small city in Nance County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 894 people lived there.
The city was started by a group called Mormons in 1857. However, in 1859, the Mormons had to leave Genoa. The area became part of the new Pawnee Reservation, a special land set aside for the Pawnee people. The buildings the Mormons left behind were then used by the Pawnee Indian Agency.
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Understanding Genoa's Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1890 | 793 | 324.1% | |
| 1900 | 913 | 15.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,376 | 50.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,069 | −22.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,089 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,231 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,026 | −16.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,009 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,174 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,115 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,082 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 981 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,003 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 894 | −10.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Genoa's Population in 2020
The census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2020, the census showed that 894 people lived in Genoa. Most people (about 94.1%) were White. A small number of people (about 5%) were from two or more races. About 2.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Genoa was 39 years old.
Genoa's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Genoa had 1,003 people. There were 408 homes, and 234 of them were families. The city had about 1,270 people per square mile.
Most people (96.6%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 27.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 46.3% of homes were married couples. The average age in Genoa was 40.7 years. About 23.4% of residents were under 18, and 17.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Genoa's Location and Climate
Where is Genoa Located?
Genoa is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Understanding Genoa's Weather Patterns
Genoa experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers can be quite hot, with record highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Winters can be very cold, with record lows dropping far below zero. The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in spring and summer, and some snow in winter.
| Climate data for Genoa 2 W, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
80 (27) |
91 (33) |
98 (37) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
116 (47) |
110 (43) |
106 (41) |
97 (36) |
85 (29) |
79 (26) |
116 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 58.0 (14.4) |
63.9 (17.7) |
76.2 (24.6) |
86.2 (30.1) |
92.3 (33.5) |
95.6 (35.3) |
96.4 (35.8) |
95.0 (35.0) |
93.0 (33.9) |
86.6 (30.3) |
73.7 (23.2) |
59.2 (15.1) |
98.5 (36.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.2 (1.2) |
38.7 (3.7) |
51.5 (10.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
72.7 (22.6) |
82.0 (27.8) |
85.4 (29.7) |
83.0 (28.3) |
77.6 (25.3) |
64.7 (18.2) |
49.5 (9.7) |
36.9 (2.7) |
61.6 (16.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
39.3 (4.1) |
50.1 (10.1) |
60.9 (16.1) |
70.8 (21.6) |
74.5 (23.6) |
72.2 (22.3) |
65.0 (18.3) |
51.8 (11.0) |
37.9 (3.3) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
50.1 (10.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.4 (−10.3) |
16.8 (−8.4) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
59.7 (15.4) |
63.6 (17.6) |
61.4 (16.3) |
52.3 (11.3) |
39.0 (3.9) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
16.8 (−8.4) |
38.6 (3.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −11.1 (−23.9) |
−7.0 (−21.7) |
4.7 (−15.2) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
32.5 (0.3) |
46.0 (7.8) |
51.4 (10.8) |
48.6 (9.2) |
34.8 (1.6) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
6.3 (−14.3) |
−5.8 (−21.0) |
−14.9 (−26.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −31 (−35) |
−34 (−37) |
−18 (−28) |
−1 (−18) |
20 (−7) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
37 (3) |
13 (−11) |
2 (−17) |
−14 (−26) |
−28 (−33) |
−34 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.67 (17) |
0.79 (20) |
1.60 (41) |
2.98 (76) |
4.37 (111) |
4.42 (112) |
2.96 (75) |
3.03 (77) |
2.52 (64) |
2.17 (55) |
1.23 (31) |
0.95 (24) |
27.69 (703) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.4 (16) |
6.9 (18) |
4.7 (12) |
1.8 (4.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
2.9 (7.4) |
5.0 (13) |
28.9 (73) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.7 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 11.2 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 89.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.7 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 20.0 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Education in Genoa
Genoa is home to Twin River Public Schools. This school district was created in 2001 when three communities – Genoa, Monroe, and Silver Creek – joined their school systems. All the schools for the district, including the elementary, junior high, and high school, are located in Genoa.
Genoa also used to have the Genoa Indian Industrial School. This was an American Indian boarding school, which were schools where Native American children were sent, often far from their families and cultures.
Famous People from Genoa
Some notable people who have connections to Genoa include:
- Glen "Frosty" Little
- Samuel F. Tappan
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Downtown Genoa: Willard Street
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Location of Genoa, Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Genoa (Nebraska) para niños
