Batavia is a city located in Genesee County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,256. The name Batavia is the Latin name for part of the Netherlands. The city is situated within the Town of Batavia. Its UN/LOCODE is USBIA.
The City of Batavia is located near the middle of Genesee County and in the western part of the Town of Batavia. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes north of the city.
The town hosts the Batavia Muckdogs baseball club of the New York-Penn League.
Genesee County Airport (GVQ) is located north of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.6 km2 (5.2 mi2). 13.4 km2 (5.2 mi2) of it is land and 0.2 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 1.14% water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 16,256 people, 6,457 households, and 3,867 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,209.3/km2 (3,133.9/mi2). There are 6,924 housing units at an average density of 515.1/km2 (1,334.8/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 90.23% White, 5.43% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. 2.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,457 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% are non-families. 33.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,484, and the median income for a family is $42,460. Males have a median income of $32,091 versus $23,289 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,737. 12.3% of the population and 10.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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BataviaNY.com
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