Batavia, Iowa | |
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Coordinates: 40°59′42″N 92°10′04″W / 40.99500°N 92.16778°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Jefferson |
Area | |
• Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
• Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 430 |
• Density | 698.05/sq mi (269.60/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 52533 |
Area code | 641 |
FIPS code | 19-04825 |
GNIS feature ID | 2394078[2] |
Batavia is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 430 at the 2020 census.[3] It was established in 1846.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1870 | 310 | — |
1880 | 328 | +5.8% |
1890 | 307 | −6.4% |
1900 | 533 | +73.6% |
1910 | 560 | +5.1% |
1920 | 560 | +0.0% |
1930 | 478 | −14.6% |
1940 | 474 | −0.8% |
1950 | 524 | +10.5% |
1960 | 533 | +1.7% |
1970 | 525 | −1.5% |
1980 | 525 | +0.0% |
1990 | 520 | −1.0% |
2000 | 500 | −3.8% |
2010 | 499 | −0.2% |
2020 | 430 | −13.8% |
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
2010 census
As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 499 people, 216 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 831.7 inhabitants per square mile (321.1/km2). There were 236 housing units at an average density of 393.3 per square mile (151.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 216 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 500 people, 219 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 844.6 inhabitants per square mile (326.1/km2). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 395.3 per square mile (152.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.60% White, 0.40% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.
There were 219 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,319 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,970. None of the families and 3.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.0% of those over 64.
Notable person
- David Miller, lawyer, farmer, businessman, and politician, was born in Batavia.[9]
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Batavia, Iowa
- 1 2 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ↑ article on Batavia's origins
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ Iowa Legislators Past and Present-David Miller