Batavia, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 239, Batavia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Batavia is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Sheboygan County. The total population is 239. It ranks as the 666th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Batavia is 47.8 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Batavia is $91,199. This is 18% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $227,700. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Batavia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Batavia was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Batavia, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.