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Batavia

New York · 15,168 residents (2025 est.) · 5.195 sq mi
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Batavia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,446. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
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
15,097
−7%since 2000
from 16,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,906 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3,129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Batavia
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,446
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,484 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,832
+113%since 2000
from $17,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(14,517)
Black5.1%(827)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(399)
Asian0.9%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(3,278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(12,431)
Black5.2%(778)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(864)
Asian1%(144)
Other5.8%(880)
Diversity Score39.1%(5,899)
Diversity Score
39
+94%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, New York?

Batavia, New York has about 15,097 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batavia, New York?

The typical household in Batavia, New York earns about $59,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batavia, New York expensive?

In Batavia, New York, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, New York?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Batavia, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batavia, New York?

About 14.2% of people in Batavia, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batavia, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Batavia, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,213 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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