CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Battle Mountain

Nevada · 2,871 residents · 6.113 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Battle Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,981. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 671 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,871
−19%since 1990
from 3,542 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 579 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.7
+15%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Battle Mountain
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,981
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,816 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,975
+22%since 1990
from $13,875 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Battle Mountain on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,223)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(545)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score44.4%(1,572)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,050)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(677)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score47.7%(1,369)
Diversity Score
48
+7%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.2 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Battle Mountain

Milton
Pop 3,860
Alva
Pop 3,389
Juno Beach
Pop 3,935
Feather Sound
Pop 3,476
Places similar to Battle Mountain
Head to head

Compare Battle Mountain to nearby cities

BATTLE MOUNTAIN VS
Winnemucca
Income$81,824+90%
Home value$309,100+450%
Population8,307+136%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BATTLE MOUNTAIN VS
Elko
Income$79,036+84%
Home value$309,100+450%
Population21,019+497%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BATTLE MOUNTAIN VS
Spring Creek
Income$105,154+145%
Home value$360,600+542%
Population14,739+319%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BATTLE MOUNTAIN VS
Fallon
Income$73,389+71%
Home value$282,700+403%
Population9,570+172%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Mountain, Nevada?

Battle Mountain, Nevada has about 2,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Battle Mountain, Nevada?

The typical household in Battle Mountain, Nevada earns about $42,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battle Mountain, Nevada expensive?

In Battle Mountain, Nevada, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Mountain, Nevada?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Battle Mountain, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battle Mountain, Nevada?

About 11.8% of people in Battle Mountain, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Mountain, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Mountain, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 671 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nevada
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Battle Mountain with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →