Population 10,186 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Bath: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Bath
Household size in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Bath is a place of small households, averaging 2.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.18 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Bath skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Bath (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other New York cities, though, Bath has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bath
Renters in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Bath rent their homes (30.0%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (49.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Bath: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Bath is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. New York as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $643 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $733 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$195 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bath pays $733 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $195 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bath
Bachelor's degrees in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bath have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bath is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York overall (87.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bath
| Period | Bath | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Bath than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bath compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | 2.02 | 49.6 | 10.4% | 30.0% | 12.3% | 1964 | $733 | 18.8% | 89.4% | 7.1% |
| Dineharts | 2.25 | 47.2 | 13.8% | 19.0% | 7.7% | 1985 | $724 | 9.2% | 87.1% | 11.1% |
| Coss Corners | 2.23 | 47.6 | 13.5% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 1985 | $711 | 8.8% | 87.1% | 11.6% |
| Mitchellsville | 2.60 | 45.2 | 9.8% | 17.6% | 26.4% | 1957 | $1,152 | 24.4% | 89.3% | 3.4% |
| Kanona | 2.42 | 44.8 | 8.0% | 16.4% | 16.0% | 1980 | $756 | 14.3% | 88.1% | 7.7% |
| Savona | 2.37 | 46.3 | 7.8% | 18.2% | 16.2% | 1977 | $936 | 16.0% | 88.4% | 5.9% |
| Towlesville | 2.24 | 50.8 | 6.0% | 15.6% | 20.0% | 1980 | $676 | 10.3% | 91.1% | 9.2% |
| North Cameron | 2.68 | 38.5 | 13.2% | 14.9% | 22.7% | 1978 | $1,028 | 13.6% | 91.0% | 5.3% |
| Wheeler | 3.09 | 33.3 | 9.6% | 15.2% | 27.5% | 1981 | $1,341 | 15.8% | 79.9% | 3.0% |
| Avoca | 2.59 | 42.2 | 6.8% | 18.0% | 19.5% | 1975 | $785 | 20.1% | 90.8% | 3.4% |
| Sonora | 2.28 | 51.9 | 4.1% | 17.5% | 30.1% | 1986 | $812 | 21.8% | 88.0% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Alexandria, IN · Wyoming, MN · Madera Acres, CA · Lizella, GA · Louisa, VA · Louisville, MS · Lovejoy, GA · Luray, VA · Lusby, MD · Livingston, MT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bath. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.