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Batavia

Arkansas · 307 residents · 1.387 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2023, a loss of 137 residents. Median home value is $221,200. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
−31%since 2023
from 444 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
221 / sq mi
−31%since 2023
from 320 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+21%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
29333437641745820202024Batavia
2024307
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,266
+22%since 2023
from $30,430 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−7%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $216,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score19.8%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(23)
Diversity Score17.3%(53)
Diversity Score
17
−12%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−60%since 2023
from 37.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Female
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, Arkansas?

Batavia, Arkansas has about 307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Batavia, Arkansas expensive?

In Batavia, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $221,200.

How educated are people in Batavia, Arkansas?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Batavia, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batavia, Arkansas?

About 3.9% of people in Batavia, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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