Battle Ground, IN Demographics

A map of Battle Ground's Population by Race

Battle Ground, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,969, an increase from the 1,838 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Battle Ground, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Battle Ground has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Battle Ground, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battle Ground is ranked the 233rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Battle Ground was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battle Ground's White Population

1,734 residents of Battle Ground, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battle Ground is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Battle Ground ranks 488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Ground's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Battle Ground's population has decreased from 89.3% to 88.1%.

Battle Ground is more White than neighboring Buck Creek (84.4% White), West Lafayette (65.3% White), Americus (74.6% White), and Lafayette (68.7% White). Battle Ground is less White than neighboring Brookston (92.2% White).

Battle Ground's Black Population

19 residents of Battle Ground, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battle Ground is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Battle Ground ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Ground's Black population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Black residents' share of Battle Ground's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Battle Ground is more Black than neighboring Buck Creek (0% Black), Brookston (0% Black), and Americus (0% Black). Battle Ground is less Black than neighboring West Lafayette (3.5% Black), and Lafayette (10.3% Black).

Battle Ground's Asian Population

0 residents of Battle Ground, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battle Ground is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Battle Ground ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Ground's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Battle Ground's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Battle Ground is less Asian than neighboring West Lafayette (21.9% Asian), and Lafayette (2.5% Asian).

Battle Ground's Hispanic Population

139 residents of Battle Ground, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battle Ground is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Battle Ground ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Ground's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 78.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Battle Ground's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.1%.

Battle Ground is more Hispanic than neighboring Buck Creek (0% Hispanic), Brookston (4% Hispanic), West Lafayette (5.5% Hispanic), and Americus (0% Hispanic). Battle Ground is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (14.4% Hispanic).

Battle Ground's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Battle Ground, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Battle Ground is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Battle Ground ranks 247th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Ground's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battle Ground's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Battle Ground is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buck Creek (0% Native American/Other), Brookston (0% Native American/Other), West Lafayette (0.4% Native American/Other), Americus (0% Native American/Other), and Lafayette (0.7% Native American/Other).

Battle Ground's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Battle Ground, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battle Ground is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Battle Ground ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Ground's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Battle Ground's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.7%.

Battle Ground is less Multiracial than neighboring Buck Creek (15.6% Multiracial), Brookston (3.9% Multiracial), West Lafayette (3.5% Multiracial), Americus (25.4% Multiracial), and Lafayette (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.