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Batavia

Arkansas · 307 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Batavia is home to 307 people in Arkansas. The median age is 62.3, about 23 years above the US median. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. The population has fallen 31% since 2023. Getting to work takes 15 minutes on average.

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

307
−31%since 2023
from 444 in 2023
2020 – 2024
221 / sq mi
−31%since 2023
from 320 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.3
+21%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.39 sq mi
Population, 20202024
29333437641745820202024Batavia
2024307
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(32)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 441.3%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5434.2%(105)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.3%(10)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7439.4%(121)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
3.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$221,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $216,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
87.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
12.6% rent
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.58 people
−13%since 2023
from 2.98 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(23)
17
−12%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American13.4%(41)
Irish10.4%(32)
English5.5%(17)
German3.6%(11)
Italian3.6%(11)
French2.9%(9)
Scottish1.3%(4)
Section 05

Education

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%
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−60%since 2023
from 37.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
63.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
36.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
31.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
72.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
92.4%
US average: 95.5%
95.8%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married2.7%(4)
Married88.4%(130)
Widowed3.4%(5)
Divorced5.4%(8)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married85.7%(132)
Widowed3.2%(5)
Divorced11%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
39.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
41.0%
US average: 13.8%
48.9%
US average: 18.4%
15.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
84.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
57.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)45.5%(5)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)45.5%(5)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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