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Batavia

Montana · 690 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Batavia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,995. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $369,400. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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

Total population
690
−7%since 2023
from 740 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
382 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 410 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+2%since 2023
from 39.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
258390521652784201020202024Batavia
2024690
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,995
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,346 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,068
−7%since 2023
from $25,941 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.365 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical26.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $310,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,152 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+56%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(59)
Diversity Score23.5%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(55)
Diversity Score25.1%(173)
Diversity Score
25
+7%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+2%since 2023
from 19.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
Female
53.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, Montana?

Batavia, Montana has about 690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batavia, Montana?

The typical household in Batavia, Montana earns about $46,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batavia, Montana expensive?

In Batavia, Montana, the median home is worth about $369,400, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, Montana?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Batavia, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batavia, Montana?

About 20.1% of people in Batavia, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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