Batavia, IL Demographics

A map of Batavia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,218	21,479	81.8%	82.3%
Hispanic	2,430	2,394	8.9%	9.2%
Multiracial	1,214	944	4.5%	3.6%
Black	654	608	2.4%	2.3%
Asian	417	583	1.5%	2.2%
Native American/Other	218	90	0.8%	0.3%

Batavia, Illinois has an estimated population of 27,151, an increase from the 26,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Batavia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Batavia has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Batavia, that probability was 31.2% in 2020 and 31.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Batavia is ranked the 77th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Batavia was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Batavia's White Population

22,218 residents of Batavia, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Batavia is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Batavia ranks 1069th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batavia's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Batavia's population has decreased from 82.3% to 81.8%.

Batavia is more White than neighboring North Aurora (66.8% White), St. Charles (74.7% White), Aurora (32.2% White), and West Chicago (35.3% White). Batavia is less White than neighboring Geneva (83.5% White).

Batavia's Black Population

654 residents of Batavia, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Batavia is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Batavia ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batavia's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Batavia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Batavia is more Black than neighboring Geneva (1.2% Black). Batavia is less Black than neighboring North Aurora (8.3% Black), St. Charles (2.9% Black), Aurora (10.7% Black), and West Chicago (3% Black).

Batavia's Asian Population

417 residents of Batavia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Batavia is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Batavia ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batavia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Asian residents' share of Batavia's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Batavia is less Asian than neighboring Geneva (2.5% Asian), North Aurora (1.9% Asian), St. Charles (4.9% Asian), Aurora (12.2% Asian), and West Chicago (10.3% Asian).

Batavia's Hispanic Population

2,430 residents of Batavia, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Batavia is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Batavia ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batavia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Batavia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.9%.

Batavia is more Hispanic than neighboring Geneva (7.5% Hispanic). Batavia is less Hispanic than neighboring North Aurora (20.5% Hispanic), St. Charles (12.3% Hispanic), Aurora (41.6% Hispanic), and West Chicago (47.8% Hispanic).

Batavia's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Batavia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Batavia is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Batavia ranks 811th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batavia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 142.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Batavia's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Batavia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Geneva (0.3% Native American/Other), North Aurora (0.2% Native American/Other), St. Charles (0.2% Native American/Other), Aurora (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Chicago (0.2% Native American/Other).

Batavia's Multiracial Population

1,214 residents of Batavia, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Batavia is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Batavia ranks 668th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batavia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Batavia's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.5%.

Batavia is more Multiracial than neighboring North Aurora (2.2% Multiracial), Aurora (2.7% Multiracial), and West Chicago (3.4% Multiracial). Batavia is less Multiracial than neighboring Geneva (5% Multiracial), and St. Charles (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.