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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Batavia

Illinois · 23,866 residents · 10.879 sq mi
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Batavia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,656. Population has grown 40% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $199,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,866
+40%since 1990
from 17,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,194 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 1,570 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+7%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K19K22K25K28K1990201020202024Batavia
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,656
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,005 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,783
+55%since 1990
from $17,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $557 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−5%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,204)
Black2.8%(485)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(524)
Asian1%(168)
Diversity Score18.8%(3,211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(21,504)
Black2.3%(540)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,257)
Asian1.3%(319)
Diversity Score21%(5,000)
Diversity Score
21
+11%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, Illinois?

Batavia, Illinois has about 23,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Batavia, Illinois?

The typical household in Batavia, Illinois earns about $68,656 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 $199,200, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, Illinois?

About 42.6% 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 3.6% of people in Batavia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batavia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Batavia, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,790 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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