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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Batavia

New York · 16,256 residents · 5.195 sq mi
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Batavia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,484. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $77,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,256
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16,310 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,129 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,140 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Batavia
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,484
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,737
+43%since 1990
from $12,403 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
55.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
44.6% rent
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(15,425)
Black3.5%(565)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(174)
Asian0.5%(75)
Diversity Score15.4%(2,504)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(14,517)
Black5.1%(827)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(399)
Asian0.9%(141)
Diversity Score20.2%(3,278)
20
+31%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, New York?

Batavia, New York has about 16,256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Batavia, New York earns about $33,484 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, New York?

About 18.5% 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 12.3% 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 54 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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