Genoa City has an incredibly diverse population. The city is home to many successful African American citizens including attorneys, doctors, artists, and models. Their achievements have left a lasting impression on the city. It is also home to a surprising number of billionaires, including Jack Abbott and Devon Hamilton.
The population of Genoa City is around 1300 people. Its median age is 33.7. Its median household income is $70,815, up from $67,600 in 2000. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is near some great vacation sites. The town was incorporated in 1876 and is part of the DeKalb county. It is home to a village hall and one bank, State Bank of the Lakes.
The city is home to a thriving maritime industry. Genoa's seaport was a major contributing factor in the Italian economic miracle. Since 1962, the city has hosted the Genoa International Boat Show. In 2006, the city was the site of the 27th G8 summit, a controversial event that resulted in the death of Carlo Giuliani. Several officials were arrested and convicted of mistreating protesters, and the event was overshadowed by violent protests.
The city's train depot was built in 1854. It served the Chicago Northwestern, Kenosha & Rockford, and Fox River Road trains. In the late 1800s, Genoa City was the center of a large dairy farming area. The Borden Company began operating a milk factory there in 1900. Unfortunately, the building burned on 11 and 12 November 1978. Since then, Wisconsin Dairies has opened a transfer facility.