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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bath

New York · 5,641 residents · 3.172 sq mi
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Bath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,897. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,641
−3%since 1990
from 5,801 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,778 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,829 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+14%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Bath
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,897
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,337
+38%since 1990
from $13,330 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
56.2%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
43.8% rent
2.4
+9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,651)
Black1.2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian0.8%(46)
Diversity Score7.2%(418)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,400)
Black1.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(51)
Asian0.9%(50)
Diversity Score7.8%(440)
8
+8%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 13.7 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 Bath, New York?

Bath, New York has about 5,641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bath, New York earns about $28,897 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Bath, New York?

About 16.6% 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 15.5% 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 160 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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