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Batavia

Illinois · 26,098 residents · 10.879 sq mi
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Batavia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $310,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,098
+9%since 2000
from 23,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,399 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K19K22K25K28K1990201020202024Batavia
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,995
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,134
+66%since 2000
from $27,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $771 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(21,479)
Black2.3%(608)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(2,394)
Asian2.2%(583)
Other3.3%(856)
Diversity Score37.8%(9,872)
Diversity Score
38
+81%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, Illinois?

Batavia, Illinois has about 26,098 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batavia, Illinois?

The typical household in Batavia, Illinois earns about $97,995 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 $310,300, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, Illinois?

About 53.8% 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 5.9% 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 9,022 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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