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Battle Ground

Washington · 20,743 residents · 8.682 sq mi
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Battle Ground is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,096. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,447 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,700. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,743
+123%since 2000
from 9,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,389 / sq mi
+123%since 2000
from 1,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+27%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K7K13K18K24K1990201020202024Battle Ground
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,096
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,070 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,899
+86%since 2000
from $17,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(16,856)
Black0.8%(171)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,825)
Asian1.9%(401)
Other3.1%(641)
Diversity Score34%(7,057)
Diversity Score
34
+159%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Ground, Washington?

Battle Ground, Washington has about 20,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Ground, Washington earns about $82,096 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 $317,700, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Ground, Washington?

About 24.3% 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 7.1% 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 16,985 residents, a change of about 452 percent over that period.

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