Battle Mountain is a CDP located in Lander County Nevada. Battle Mountain has a 2024 population of 4,279. It is also the county seat of Lander County. Battle Mountain is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 9.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,908 in 2020.
The average household income in Battle Mountain is $102,852 with a poverty rate of 11.21%. The median age in Battle Mountain is 41.1 years: 39.6 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Battle Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,465 | 82.76% |
| Two or more races | 303 | 7.24% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 4.73% |
| Native American | 166 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,697 | 2.44 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 771 | 3.21 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.05 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 327 | 2.53 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 102 | 3.05 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 8.22% |
| Associates Degree | 556 | 19.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 7.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,000 | 35.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 666 | 23.61% |
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 | 1,965 | 1,779 | 305 |
| Hispanic | 686 | 680 | 27 |
| Native American | 157 | 129 | 1 |
| Black | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 7 | 6 |
| Other Race | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 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 other race people with a rate of 84.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $116,827 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $110,350 | $55,509 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $23,412 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $76,765 | $86,912 | $53,261 |
| Some College | $96,604 | $100,922 | $95,212 |
$76,765
Average Earnings
$86,912
Average Male
$53,261
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.3% of Battle Mountain residents speak only English, while 17.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 223 | 20.18% |
| White | 2,603 | 194 | 7.45% |
| Black | 197 | 157 | 79.7% |
| Native | 166 | 47 | 28.31% |
11.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.03%
Male Poverty Rate
12.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Battle Mountain is Black, with 79.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Battle Mountain is White, with 7.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.75% |
| High School | 20.2% |
| Some College | 2.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.61% |
| Male Employed | 0.69% |
| Female Employed | 0.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,178 | $113,821 |
| Households | $99,962 | $102,852 |
| Married Families | $125,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,699 | $74,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
224
Number of Veterans
206
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 7.49% |
| Native American | 21 | 13.38% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
15.2%
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
37.71%
Born in Battle Mountain
92.07%
Native Born
7.93%
Foreign Born
4.75%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
92.07% of Battle Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 37.71% having been born in Nevada. 4.75% 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 | 4,279 | 46 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 4,233 | 46 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 4,187 | 65 | 1.58% |
| 2021 | 4,122 | 214 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 3,908 | 210 | 5.68% |
| 2019 | 3,698 | 381 | 11.49% |
| 2018 | 3,317 | 204 | 6.55% |
| 2017 | 3,113 | -114 | -3.53% |
| 2016 | 3,227 | -49 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 3,276 | 23 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 3,253 | 12 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,241 | -319 | -8.96% |
| 2012 | 3,560 | -107 | -2.92% |
| 2011 | 3,667 | 32 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 3,635 | 0 | 0% |