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Batavia

Iowa · 419 residents (2025 est.) · 0.616 sq mi
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Batavia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
+7%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4014895776657531990201020202024Batavia
2024536
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,994
+42%since 2000
from $18,970 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+6%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+84%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score5%(27)
Diversity Score
5
+2%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.6%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, Iowa?

Batavia, Iowa has about 536 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batavia, Iowa?

The typical household in Batavia, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batavia, Iowa expensive?

In Batavia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $111,600, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, Iowa?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Batavia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batavia, Iowa?

About 9.7% of people in Batavia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batavia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Batavia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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