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Battlefield

Missouri · 6,361 residents (2025 est.) · 2.566 sq mi
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Battlefield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,542. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,780 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $255,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,165
+158%since 2000
from 2,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,403 / sq mi
+158%since 2000
from 929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+31%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,361 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K7K1990201020202024Battlefield
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,542
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,788 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,540
+101%since 2000
from $20,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−4%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,301)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(5,493)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(274)
Asian1.4%(86)
Other4.8%(297)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,554)
Diversity Score
25
+372%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battlefield, Missouri?

Battlefield, Missouri has about 6,165 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Battlefield, Missouri?

The typical household in Battlefield, Missouri earns about $94,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battlefield, Missouri expensive?

In Battlefield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $255,600, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Battlefield, Missouri?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Battlefield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battlefield, Missouri?

About 4.3% of people in Battlefield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battlefield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Battlefield, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,639 residents, a change of about 304 percent over that period.

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