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Battle Ground

Washington · 23,513 residents (2025 est.) · 8.682 sq mi
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Battle Ground is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,977. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,590 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $485,100. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,886
+135%since 2000
from 9,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,521 / sq mi
+135%since 2000
from 1,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
+24%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,513 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K7K13K18K24K1990201020202024Battle Ground
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,977
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,070 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,618
+137%since 2000
from $17,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+4%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,100
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,576
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+57%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(8,538)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(385)
Asian0.7%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(1,219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(18,110)
Black0.8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,826)
Asian2.2%(475)
Other5.9%(1,299)
Diversity Score38%(8,324)
Diversity Score
38
+190%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 84.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Ground, Washington?

Battle Ground, Washington has about 21,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Battle Ground, Washington?

The typical household in Battle Ground, Washington earns about $104,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battle Ground, Washington expensive?

In Battle Ground, Washington, the median home is worth about $485,100, and the typical rent is about $1,576 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Ground, Washington?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Battle Ground, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battle Ground, Washington?

About 5.9% of people in Battle Ground, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Ground, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Ground, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,128 residents, a change of about 482 percent over that period.

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