Batavia city, New York
City
Population: 15,494
(2023 estimate)
Located in
New York , New York
Census Bureau data for Batavia city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Batavia city
- What is the median household income in Batavia city?
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The median household income in Batavia city is $57,150 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Batavia city?
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The poverty rate in Batavia city is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Batavia city?
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$139,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Batavia city?
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The median gross rent in Batavia city is $897 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Batavia city residents have a college degree?
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21.9% of adults in Batavia city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
15,494
Median Age
43.0
Female
47.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.0%
Black 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Other 1.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$57,150
±$5,573
-$27,428 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$82,199
Median Family Income
$85,283
Poverty Rate
6.8%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.6%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
7,846
Owner-Occupied
54.5%
Renter-Occupied
45.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Median Home Value
$139,700
-$263,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$897
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.9%
-17.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
10.3%
Some College / Associate
18.5%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
-2.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.2%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
16.4%
Private For-Profit
78.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.9 min
Drove Alone
77.4%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
4.2%
Walked
6.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
7,456
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 17.4%
Working age (18–64): 82.6%
65 and over: 20.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.9%
Naturalized Citizen
53.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.5%
With a Disability
18.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.4%
Uninsured
5.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.0%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023