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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Batavia Micro

Batavia, NY · 1 counties · 60,079 residents · 492.976 sq mi
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Batavia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $101,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
60,079
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K58K59K60K61K1990201020202024Batavia
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,323
+31%since 2000
from $18,498 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(56,799)
Black2%(1,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(904)
Asian0.5%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(5,969)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(54,990)
Black2.5%(1,491)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,616)
Asian0.6%(355)
Other2.8%(1,695)
Diversity Score20.2%(12,162)
Diversity Score
20
+105%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

BataviaCENTRAL15,168
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Genesee CountyCENTRAL58,416
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batavia, NY?

Batavia, NY has about 60,079 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batavia, NY?

The typical household in Batavia, NY earns about $49,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batavia, NY expensive?

In Batavia, NY, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Batavia, NY?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Batavia, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batavia, NY?

About 11.7% of people in Batavia, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batavia, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Batavia, NY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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