Demographics & People — Batavia, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,730 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,200 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 10,378 |
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| Family Households | 7,026 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2363 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,429 |
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| Black or African American | 709 |
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| Asian | 383 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,295 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,475 |
| Other groups | 4,622 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,616 |
| Irish | 4,595 |
| English | 3,119 |
| Italian | 2,958 |
| Polish | 2,461 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,340 |
| European | 1,344 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,196 |
Language
| English Only | 22,909 |
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| Spanish | 1,441 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,013 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,094 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,405 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Batavia, Illinois.
