Village · Ohio
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
Geneva-on-the-Lake, village, in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Geneva-on-the-Lake had 939 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 916 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 888 (±166). GEOID 3929652.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
939
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 916 · ACS 2020-2024: 888 ±166
Median household income
$50,438
±$7,580 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$174,500
±$42,471 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$829
±$90 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Geneva-on-the-Lake and what county is it in?
Geneva-on-the-Lake is a village in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 383 residents per square mile in 2020.
Geneva-on-the-Lake is in the Cleveland, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Geneva-on-the-Lake lies entirely within Geneva Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Geneva-on-the-Lake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 939 people lived in Geneva-on-the-Lake on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 916 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 888 (±166).
| Measure | Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ashtabula County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 888 ±166 | 97,167 | −281 |
| Households | 461 ±95 | 39,245 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.93 ±0.21 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,188 ±164 | 46,477 | no clear change |
Geneva-on-the-Lake's population since 2000
From 1,545 in 2000 to 939 in 2025: down 39.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Geneva-on-the-Lake as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
The median resident of Geneva-on-the-Lake is 50.6 years old; 13.9% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.0%.
| Measure | Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ashtabula County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 ±4.2 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.9% ±4.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8% ±5.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±5.1 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±6.4 pts | 86.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±3.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±4.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±3.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±3.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.3% ±4.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4% ±6.6 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±5.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±2.9 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0% ±5.3 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5% ±5.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±6.1 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Geneva-on-the-Lake earn?
Half of Geneva-on-the-Lake's 461 households earn less than $50,438 a year (±$7,580), against $57,728 in Ashtabula County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $48,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ashtabula County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,438 ±$7,580 | $57,728 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,408 ±$8,161 | $75,486 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,678 ±$4,502 | $31,369 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7% ±7.8 pts | 17.6% | +11.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.3% ±27.7 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.0% ±9.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% ±6.9 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.1% ±9.6 pts | 88.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Geneva-on-the-Lake's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 by its owner (±$42,471). The median renter pays $829 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ashtabula County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,500 ±$42,471 | $159,500 | +$70,753 |
| Median gross rent | $829 ±$90 | $828 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9% ±21.9 pts | 36.7% | +28.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,048 ±$92 | $1,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±9.9 pts | 75.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±9.9 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,188 ±164 | 46,477 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.5% ±6.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±5.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7% ±6.2 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% ±3.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.1% ±6.5 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Geneva-on-the-Lake work and get to work?
80.9% of Geneva-on-the-Lake's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes.
| Measure | Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ashtabula County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7% ±7.5 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9% ±9.2 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±5.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.6% ±5.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±6.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±4.2 | 27.0 min | −9.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Geneva-on-the-Lake?
1 census tract lies mostly in Geneva-on-the-Lake, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8.01Ashtabula County | 1,378 | $60,597 |
| Tract 9Ashtabula County | 4,279 | $53,306 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Geneva-on-the-Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does Geneva-on-the-Lake compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Geneva-on-the-Lake is the 10,542nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 539th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Geneva-on-the-Lake is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 539th | 923 |
Geneva-on-the-Lake's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Geneva-on-the-Lake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Geneva-on-the-Lake?
20 of the 57 figures for Geneva-on-the-Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Geneva-on-the-Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Geneva-on-the-Lake.