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Battlefield

Missouri · 5,590 residents · 2.566 sq mi
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Battlefield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,079. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,205 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,590
+134%since 2000
from 2,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,178 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+6%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K7K1990201020202024Battlefield
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,079
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,727
+20%since 2000
from $20,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(5,093)
Black1.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(152)
Asian2%(113)
Other2%(110)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,090)
Diversity Score
20
+266%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battlefield, Missouri?

Battlefield, Missouri has about 5,590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Battlefield, Missouri?

The typical household in Battlefield, Missouri earns about $59,079 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 $140,500, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Battlefield, Missouri?

About 35.3% 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 4.9% 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 4,064 residents, a change of about 266 percent over that period.

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