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Battle Mountain

Nevada · 3,705 residents · 6.113 sq mi
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Battle Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,629. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $171,500. Households here earn about 41% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,705
+29%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
606 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+16%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Battle Mountain
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,629
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,269
+125%since 2000
from $16,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing36.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,500
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+50%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,050)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(677)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(1,369)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(2,380)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(980)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other3.6%(132)
Diversity Score58.1%(2,154)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−3%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Mountain, Nevada?

Battle Mountain, Nevada has about 3,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Mountain, Nevada earns about $87,629 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 $171,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Mountain, Nevada?

About 14.1% 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 9.9% of people in Battle Mountain, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Mountain, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Mountain, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 163 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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