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Battle Ground

Washington · 17,571 residents · 8.682 sq mi
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Battle Ground has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,134. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,100. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,571
+89%since 2000
from 9,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,024 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 1,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.0
+10%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K7K13K18K24K1990201020202024Battle Ground
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,134
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,070 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,634
+20%since 2000
from $17,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+46%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(15,239)
Black0.8%(134)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,150)
Asian1.8%(322)
Other1.5%(267)
Diversity Score25.2%(4,431)
Diversity Score
25
+92%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Ground, Washington?

Battle Ground, Washington has about 17,571 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Ground, Washington earns about $57,134 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 $245,100, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Ground, Washington?

About 16.5% 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 10.8% 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 13,813 residents, a change of about 368 percent over that period.

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