Battlement Mesa is a CDP located in Garfield County Colorado. Battlement Mesa has a 2024 population of 5,261. Battlement Mesa is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 8.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,870 in 2020.
The average household income in Battlement Mesa is $86,259 with a poverty rate of 10.37%. The median age in Battlement Mesa is 36 years: 33.6 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Battlement Mesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,127 | 76.4% |
| Other race | 986 | 18.25% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.68% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,268 | 2.37 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 885 | 3.39 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 859 | 1.09 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Male | 268 | 2.73 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 256 | 2.75 | 2.7 | 97.3 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 3.77% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 560 | 16.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 387 | 11.06% |
| High School Graduate | 950 | 27.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 336 | 9.61% |
| Some College | 843 | 24.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,666 | 2,534 | 911 |
| Hispanic | 775 | 439 | 36 |
| Other Race | 474 | 170 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,601 | $80,750 | $49,161 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,688 | $0 | $46,188 |
| High School Graduate | $50,370 | $54,450 | $39,676 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,917 | $32,224 | $20,868 |
| Overall | $46,113 | $67,630 | $37,471 |
| Some College | $44,208 | $100,350 | $37,460 |
$46,113
Average Earnings
$67,630
Average Male
$37,471
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.2% of Battlement Mesa residents speak only English, while 20.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,721 | 390 | 10.48% |
| Other | 986 | 134 | 13.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,403 | 66 | 4.7% |
10.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.13%
Male Poverty Rate
15.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Battlement Mesa is Other, with 13.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Battlement Mesa is Hispanic, with 4.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.01% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,773 | $104,342 |
| Households | $69,432 | $86,259 |
| Married Families | $91,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,021 | $52,665 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
284
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.91%
Born in Battlement Mesa
90%
Native Born
10%
Foreign Born
8.39%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
90% of Battlement Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 43.91% having been born in Colorado. 8.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,261 | 57 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 5,204 | 56 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 5,148 | -72 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 5,220 | 350 | 7.19% |
| 2020 | 4,870 | -246 | -4.81% |
| 2019 | 5,116 | 381 | 8.05% |
| 2018 | 4,735 | -337 | -6.64% |
| 2017 | 5,072 | 237 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 4,835 | 146 | 3.11% |
| 2015 | 4,689 | 149 | 3.28% |
| 2014 | 4,540 | -462 | -9.24% |
| 2013 | 5,002 | 156 | 3.22% |
| 2012 | 4,846 | -87 | -1.76% |
| 2011 | 4,933 | 462 | 10.33% |
| 2010 | 4,471 | 0 | 0% |