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Bath

New York · 5,786 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 $30,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,500. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,786
+3%since 2000
from 5,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,824 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+5%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Bath
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,432
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,897 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,217
+21%since 2000
from $18,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(5,379)
Black3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(73)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other1.9%(111)
Diversity Score16.2%(939)
Diversity Score
16
+108%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, New York?

Bath, New York has about 5,786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath, New York earns about $30,432 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Bath, New York?

About 15.8% 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 16.3% 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 15 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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