Geneva, Illinois
Geneva: county seat of Kane County, Illinois
About
Geneva is a city located in the county of Kane in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,495 and a population density of 830 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,674 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Geneva
| Population | 21,674 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Kane County |
| Postal code | 60134 |
| Area | 25.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8875,-88.3054 |
| Altitude | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Capital city | Geneva is capital of Kane County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:49:05 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 837 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Geneva is located at 41°53'15"N 88°18'19"W (41.8875300, -88.3053500).
Geneva map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Geneva increased by 0.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 997 | - | |
| 2010 | 21,495 | 95.36% | census |
| 2011 | 21,697 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,723 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,717 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,745 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,787 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,900 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,005 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,904 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,803 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,674 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Geneva
1Fabyan Forest Preserve
1925 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134, United States View details
Phone: +16302325980 | Website available
2Wheeler Park
822 N 1st St, Geneva, IL 60134, United States View details
Phone: +16302324542 | Website available
3Peck Farm Park
4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 60134, United States View details
Phone: +16302628244 | Website available
4Island Park
2 IL-25, Geneva, IL 60134, United States View details
Phone: +16302324542 | Website available
5Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden
1925 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134, United States View details
Phone: +16303776424 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Geneva
1Kane County Connects
719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134, United States View details
Phone: +16302325133
People born in Geneva (33)
People born in Geneva, including journalist Bob Woodward, actress Joan Taylor, zoologist, geneticist Edmund Beecher Wilson, .
More notable people
- Rick Wohlhuter (athletics competitor) he was born in 23/12/1948
- Stu Linder (American film editor) he was born in 08/11/1931
- Gower Champion (American actor and dancer) he was born in 22/06/1919
- Kevin McDowell (American triathlete) he was born in 01/08/1992
- Bob Zeman (American football safety (1937-2019)) he was born in 22/02/1937
- Bobby Jameson (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 20/04/1945
- Jack Polick (American actor) he was born in 26/07/1967
- Kyle Knotek (American soccer player) he was born in 19/02/1988
- Milton L. Knudson (United States Navy Navy and Marine Corps Medal recipient) he was born in 20/10/1923
- Sid Bennett (American football player (1895-1971)) he was born in 02/02/1895
- Timothy L. Schmitz (American politician) he was born in 26/09/1965
- Varney Anderson (American baseball player (1866-1941)) he was born in 18/06/1866
- William Dyrness (Professor of theology and culture) he was born in 23/01/1943
- Joseph Paul Jernigan (American murderer) he was born in 31/01/1954
- Jackie Santacaterina (American soccer player) she was born in 29/12/1987
- Shawn Sloan (American association football player) he was born in 24/11/1990
- Emmy Christine Evald she was born in 18/09/1857
- E. Philip Howrey (American economist) he was born in 01/12/1937
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Geneva, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143118 | Aurora University | Aurora (IL) | 60506-4892 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Geneva, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Geneva.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Post Office | Geneva (IL) | 60134 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Geneva, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 7,433 people.
- Geneva, Ohio city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States with a population of 6,051 people.
- Geneva, Ohio city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States with a population of 5,899 people.
- Geneva, Alabama town in Alabama with a population of 4,262 people.
- Geneva, Michigan township in Midland County, Michigan with a population of 3,529 people.
- Geneva, New York city in New York, USA with a population of 3,348 people.
- Geneva, Nebraska city in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,103 people.
- Geneva, Minnesota city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 409 people.
- Geneva, Iowa city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States with a population of 154 people.
- Geneva, Kansas unincorporated community in Allen County, Kansas with a population of 115 people.
- Geneva, Georgia town in Talbot County, Georgia, United States with a population of 95 people.
Other cities in Kane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kane County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Elgin | 110,196 | The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. |
| Carpentersville | 36,940 | Village in Kane County, Illinois |
| St. Charles | 32,974 | Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States |
| Batavia | 26,442 | City in Illinois USA |
| South Elgin | 24,646 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Montgomery | 20,181 | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA |
| North Aurora | 18,144 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pingree Grove | 9,986 | Village in the United States |
| Sugar Grove | 9,884 | City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Dundee | 8,768 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Gilberts | 8,071 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampshire | 6,207 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elburn | 6,098 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Brookside | 5,328 | Township in Clinton County, Illinois |
| East Dundee | 3,186 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Geneva distances to largest Illinois cities