Battle Mountain, NV Demographics

A map of Battle Mountain's Population by Race

Battle Mountain, Nevada has an estimated population of 3,518, a decrease from the 3,705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Battle Mountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Battle Mountain has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Battle Mountain, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battle Mountain is ranked the 39th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 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 Mountain was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battle Mountain's White Population

2,564 residents of Battle Mountain, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battle Mountain is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Battle Mountain ranks 97th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Mountain's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Battle Mountain's population has increased from 64.2% to 72.9%.

Battle Mountain is more White than neighboring Valmy (0% White), Crescent Valley (66.2% White), Grass Valley (68.8% White), and Winnemucca (62% White). Battle Mountain is less White than neighboring Golconda (100% White).

Battle Mountain's Black Population

6 residents of Battle Mountain, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battle Mountain is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Battle Mountain ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Mountain's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Battle Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Battle Mountain is more Black than neighboring Valmy (0% Black), Crescent Valley (0% Black), Golconda (0% Black), and Grass Valley (0% Black). Battle Mountain is less Black than neighboring Winnemucca (0.6% Black).

Battle Mountain's Asian Population

19 residents of Battle Mountain, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battle Mountain is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Battle Mountain ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Mountain's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Asian residents' share of Battle Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Battle Mountain is more Asian than neighboring Valmy (0% Asian), Golconda (0% Asian), and Grass Valley (0% Asian). Battle Mountain is less Asian than neighboring Crescent Valley (6.2% Asian), and Winnemucca (2.6% Asian).

Battle Mountain's Hispanic Population

600 residents of Battle Mountain, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battle Mountain is considerably lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Battle Mountain ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Mountain's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Battle Mountain's population has decreased from 26.5% to 17.1%.

Battle Mountain is more Hispanic than neighboring Valmy (0% Hispanic), Crescent Valley (5.2% Hispanic), and Golconda (0% Hispanic). Battle Mountain is less Hispanic than neighboring Grass Valley (26.6% Hispanic), and Winnemucca (28.9% Hispanic).

Battle Mountain's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Battle Mountain, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Battle Mountain is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Battle Mountain ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Mountain's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battle Mountain's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.6%.

Battle Mountain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valmy (0% Native American/Other), and Golconda (0% Native American/Other). Battle Mountain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crescent Valley (4.9% Native American/Other), Grass Valley (4.6% Native American/Other), and Winnemucca (2.3% Native American/Other).

Battle Mountain's Multiracial Population

272 residents of Battle Mountain, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battle Mountain is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Battle Mountain ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Mountain's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Battle Mountain's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.7%.

Battle Mountain is more Multiracial than neighboring Valmy (0% Multiracial), Golconda (0% Multiracial), Grass Valley (0% Multiracial), and Winnemucca (3.5% Multiracial). Battle Mountain is less Multiracial than neighboring Crescent Valley (17.4% 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.