Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Batavia, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,151

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%22,218

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%2,430

Two or More

4.5%1,214

Black

2.4%654

Asian

1.5%417

Other

0.7%193

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%270

High School Diploma

13.6%2,561

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%1,139

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%2,412

Associate's Degree

6.9%1,302

Bachelor's Degree

33.5%6,283

Master's Degree

18%3,384

Professional Degree

2.7%499

Doctorate

2.3%439

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

56.5%

Graduate+

23%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$387,400

Median Renti

$1,347

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%8,269

Renter-Occupied

22.8%2,439

Total Units

10,840

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%112

$50K–$100K

1.6%129

$100K–$150K

1.4%118

$150K–$200K

2.2%180

$200K–$300K

19.1%1,581

$300K–$500K

54.7%4,525

$500K–$1M

19.1%1,581

$1M+

0.5%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

137

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

184

$1,000–$1,250

618

$1,250–$1,500

421

$1,500–$2,000

564

$2,000+

354

Year Built

2020 or later

2%212

2010–2019

3.3%354

2000–2009

16.3%1,772

1990–1999

22.5%2,441

1980–1989

12.2%1,323

1970–1979

11.5%1,247

1960–1969

7.4%797

1950–1959

5.9%637

1940–1949

2.9%317

1939 or earlier

16.1%1,740

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.8%9,188

Electricity

13.2%1,413

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%62

Other

0.3%35

No Fuel

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,056

Mean Household Incomei

$146,520

Per Capita Incomei

$58,410

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

14,780

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%316

$10K–$15K

1.9%205

$15K–$20K

2.6%275

$20K–$25K

2.1%221

$25K–$30K

1%107

$30K–$35K

2.2%239

$35K–$40K

1.8%195

$40K–$45K

3.4%360

$45K–$50K

2%215

$50K–$60K

5.1%541

$60K–$75K

7.6%810

$75K–$100K

10%1,066

$100K–$125K

10%1,072

$125K–$150K

8.8%941

$150K–$200K

14.6%1,561

$200K+

24.1%2,584

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

387

Residentsi

622

Avg. Tenant Renti

$445/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes88% occupied$386/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8343 homes92% occupied$450/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $120,056/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

77.5%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

21.6%

Low income$60K–$96K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

76.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54.9% of subsidized households are minority

17.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,078

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,414

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,057(5.2% of civilian adults)