Battle Lake, MN Demographics

A map of Battle Lake's Population by Race

Battle Lake, Minnesota has an estimated population of 786, a decrease from the 857 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Battle Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Battle Lake has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Battle Lake, that probability was 10.1% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battle Lake is ranked the 403rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 Lake was ranked the 385th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battle Lake's White Population

716 residents of Battle Lake, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battle Lake is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Battle Lake ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Battle Lake's population has decreased from 94.7% to 91.1%.

Battle Lake is less White than neighboring Clitherall (99.1% White), Underwood (95% White), Vining (94.2% White), Ottertail (92.2% White), and Ashby (92.9% White).

Battle Lake's Black Population

0 residents of Battle Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battle Lake is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Battle Lake ranks 334th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Battle Lake's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Battle Lake's Asian Population

0 residents of Battle Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battle Lake is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Battle Lake ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Lake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Battle Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Battle Lake is less Asian than neighboring Clitherall (0.9% Asian), and Underwood (0.2% Asian).

Battle Lake's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Battle Lake, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battle Lake is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Battle Lake ranks 730th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 445.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Battle Lake's population has increased from 1.3% to 7.6%.

Battle Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Clitherall (0% Hispanic), Underwood (3.7% Hispanic), Vining (0% Hispanic), Ottertail (5.3% Hispanic), and Ashby (5.6% Hispanic).

Battle Lake's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Battle Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Battle Lake is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Battle Lake ranks 718th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battle Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Battle Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ottertail (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ashby (1.5% Native American/Other).

Battle Lake's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Battle Lake, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battle Lake is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Battle Lake ranks 581st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Battle Lake's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Battle Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Clitherall (0% Multiracial), Underwood (1.1% Multiracial), and Ashby (0% Multiracial). Battle Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Vining (5.8% Multiracial), and Ottertail (1.8% 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.