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Battlefield

Missouri · 2,385 residents · 2.566 sq mi
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Battlefield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,788. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,385
+56%since 1990
from 1,526 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
929 / sq mi
+56%since 1990
from 595 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.0
+12%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K7K1990201020202024Battlefield
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,788
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,656
+72%since 1990
from $12,020 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
14.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.9%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,301)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0.8%(18)
Diversity Score5.3%(127)
Diversity Score
5
+38%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−37%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battlefield, Missouri?

Battlefield, Missouri has about 2,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Battlefield, Missouri?

The typical household in Battlefield, Missouri earns about $47,788 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Battlefield, Missouri?

About 19.0% 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 2.4% 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 859 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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