Batavia, Iowa facts for kids
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Batavia, Iowa
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 Batavia, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Batavia, Iowa
Location in the United States
Batavia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jefferson |
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| • 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) |
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 698.05/sq mi (269.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52533
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-04825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394078 |
Batavia is a small city located in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA. It was founded in 1846. According to the 2020 census, about 430 people live there.
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Where is Batavia?
Batavia is a small city in Iowa. It covers about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Batavia?
The number of people living in Batavia has changed over the years. This table shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1870.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 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: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Batavia's Population in 2020
In 2020, a census counted 430 people living in Batavia. There were 203 households, which are groups of people living together. About 119 of these were families.
Most people in Batavia, about 94.9%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Batavia was about 43.8 years old. About 24.2% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 19.8% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Batavia's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 499 people lived in Batavia. There were 216 households. About 30.6% of these households had children under 18.
Most people (99.2%) were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 40.4 years. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. There were more females (54.1%) than males (45.9%) in the city.
Famous People from Batavia
- David Miller was born in Batavia. He was a lawyer, farmer, businessman, and politician.
