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Bath

New York · 5,545 residents (2025 est.) · 3.172 sq mi
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Bath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $101,700. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,560
−1%since 2000
from 5,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,753 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+18%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,545 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Bath
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,150
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,591
+83%since 2000
from $18,337 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−3%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,400)
Black1.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(51)
Asian0.9%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,206)
Black2.4%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.1%(172)
Diversity Score15.2%(846)
Diversity Score
15
+95%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, New York?

Bath, New York has about 5,560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath, New York earns about $47,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bath, New York expensive?

In Bath, New York, the median home is worth about $101,700, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Bath, New York?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bath, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath, New York?

About 19.7% of people in Bath, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 241 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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