Battlefield, MO Demographics

A map of Battlefield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,493	5,096	89.1%	85.1%
Multiracial	295	393	4.8%	6.6%
Hispanic	274	228	4.4%	3.8%
Asian	86	121	1.4%	2.0%
Black	15	100	0.2%	1.7%
Native American/Other	2	52	0.0%	0.9%

Battlefield, Missouri has an estimated population of 6,165, a slight increase from the 5,990 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Battlefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Battlefield has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Battlefield, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 20.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battlefield is ranked the 124th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Battlefield was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battlefield's White Population

5,493 residents of Battlefield, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battlefield is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Battlefield ranks 787th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlefield's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Battlefield's population has increased from 85.1% to 89.1%.

Battlefield is more White than neighboring Republic (87.8% White), Nixa (88.8% White), and Springfield (81.6% White). Battlefield is less White than neighboring Fremont Hills (90.1% White), and Clever (93.4% White).

Battlefield's Black Population

15 residents of Battlefield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battlefield is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Battlefield ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlefield's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Black residents' share of Battlefield's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.2%.

Battlefield is more Black than neighboring Fremont Hills (0% Black), and Clever (0% Black). Battlefield is less Black than neighboring Republic (0.8% Black), Nixa (1% Black), and Springfield (4.5% Black).

Battlefield's Asian Population

86 residents of Battlefield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battlefield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Battlefield ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlefield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Asian residents' share of Battlefield's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.4%.

Battlefield is more Asian than neighboring Republic (0.7% Asian), and Fremont Hills (0.7% Asian). Battlefield is less Asian than neighboring Nixa (1.8% Asian), Springfield (1.9% Asian), and Clever (1.7% Asian).

Battlefield's Hispanic Population

274 residents of Battlefield, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battlefield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Battlefield ranks 265th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlefield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Battlefield's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.4%.

Battlefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Nixa (4% Hispanic), and Clever (0.8% Hispanic). Battlefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Republic (5.4% Hispanic), Springfield (5.8% Hispanic), and Fremont Hills (4.5% Hispanic).

Battlefield's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Battlefield, 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 Battlefield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Battlefield ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 96.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battlefield's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Battlefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Republic (0.8% Native American/Other), Nixa (1% Native American/Other), Springfield (0.9% Native American/Other), Fremont Hills (1.8% Native American/Other), and Clever (0.6% Native American/Other).

Battlefield's Multiracial Population

295 residents of Battlefield, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battlefield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Battlefield ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Battlefield's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.8%.

Battlefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Republic (4.4% Multiracial), Nixa (3.3% Multiracial), Fremont Hills (2.9% Multiracial), and Clever (3.6% Multiracial). Battlefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (5.3% 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.