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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Batavia

Illinois · 17,076 residents · 10.879 sq mi
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Batavia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,005. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 6,790 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $137,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,076
−28%vs 2000
vs 23,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,570 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 2,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K19K22K25K28K1990201020202024Batavia
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,005
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,656 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,867
−36%vs 2000
vs $27,783 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$137,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $199,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$557
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $771 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
30.3% rent
3.1
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(21,504)
Black2.3%(540)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,257)
Asian1.3%(319)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(5,000)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,204)
Black2.8%(485)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(524)
Asian1%(168)
Other1.3%(219)
Diversity Score18.8%(3,211)
19
−10%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.7%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.4%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Batavia, Illinois?

Batavia, Illinois has about 17,076 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Batavia, Illinois?

The typical household in Batavia, Illinois earns about $45,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batavia, Illinois expensive?

In Batavia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $137,800, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, Illinois?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Batavia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batavia, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Batavia, Illinois 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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