Geneva City, Illinois
Safe Democratic — 21K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 86.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 7.3% |
Black / African American | 0.7% |
Asian | 2.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+16.3 |
| 2020 | Biden+16.5 |
| 2016 | Clinton+7.0 |
| 2012 | Romney+12.4 |
| 2008 | Obama+2.3 |
Geneva City, Illinois is a city that has a population of 21,393. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+16.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.5% | 41.1% | D+16.3 | R+0.2 |
| 2020 | 57.1% | 40.6% | D+16.5 | D+9.4 |
| 2016 | 49.6% | 42.6% | D+7.0 | D+19.5 |
| 2012 | 43.8% | 56.2% | R+12.4 | R+14.7 |
| 2008 | 50.4% | 48.2% | D+2.3 | — |
What defines Geneva City?
Geneva City has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (4D, 1R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 28.9 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
- Turnout decreased by 4.6 percentage points since the previous presidential election
Who Lives Here
| Group | Geneva City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 86.0% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Asian | 2.3% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 0.7% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Geneva City? 21,393 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.