Batavia City, Illinois
Safe Democratic — 26K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 82.3% |
Hispanic / Latino | 9.2% |
Black / African American | 2.5% |
Asian | 2.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+20.0 |
| 2020 | Biden+18.4 |
| 2016 | Clinton+8.8 |
| 2012 | Romney+7.9 |
| 2008 | Obama+5.8 |
Batavia City, Illinois is a city that has a population of 26,098. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+20.0. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.2% | 39.3% | D+20.0 | D+1.6 |
| 2020 | 57.8% | 39.4% | D+18.4 | D+9.6 |
| 2016 | 50.3% | 41.5% | D+8.8 | D+16.7 |
| 2012 | 46.1% | 53.9% | R+7.9 | R+13.6 |
| 2008 | 52.2% | 46.4% | D+5.8 | — |
What defines Batavia City?
Batavia City has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 28pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Shifted 27.8 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 27.8 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Batavia City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 82.3% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 9.2% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Black / African American | 2.5% | 12.2% |
Asian | 2.3% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Batavia City? 26,098 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.