Battlement Mesa, CO Demographics

A map of Battlement Mesa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,161	3,630	72.3%	66.8%
Hispanic	1,178	1,404	20.5%	25.8%
Native American/Other	246	71	4.3%	1.3%
Asian	99	24	1.7%	0.4%
Multiracial	71	276	1.2%	5.1%
Black	0	33	0.0%	0.6%

Battlement Mesa, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,755, an increase from the 5,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, 1.7% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Battlement Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Battlement Mesa has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Battlement Mesa, that probability was 48.5% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battlement Mesa is ranked the 109th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Battlement Mesa was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battlement Mesa's White Population

4,161 residents of Battlement Mesa, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battlement Mesa is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Battlement Mesa ranks 349th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlement Mesa's White population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Battlement Mesa's population has increased from 66.8% to 72.3%.

Battlement Mesa is more White than neighboring Rifle (47% White), and Silt (57.2% White). Battlement Mesa is less White than neighboring Parachute (76.5% White), Collbran (76.7% White), and De Beque (83.8% White).

Battlement Mesa's Black Population

0 residents of Battlement Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battlement Mesa is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Battlement Mesa ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlement Mesa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Battlement Mesa's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Battlement Mesa is less Black than neighboring Collbran (1.7% Black), Rifle (0.1% Black), and Silt (1.6% Black).

Battlement Mesa's Asian Population

99 residents of Battlement Mesa, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battlement Mesa is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Battlement Mesa ranks 277th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlement Mesa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 312.5%. Asian residents' share of Battlement Mesa's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.7%.

Battlement Mesa is more Asian than neighboring Parachute (0.8% Asian), De Beque (0% Asian), Rifle (0.6% Asian), and Silt (0% Asian). Battlement Mesa is less Asian than neighboring Collbran (5.3% Asian).

Battlement Mesa's Hispanic Population

1,178 residents of Battlement Mesa, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battlement Mesa is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Battlement Mesa ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlement Mesa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Battlement Mesa's population has decreased from 25.8% to 20.5%.

Battlement Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Parachute (18.8% Hispanic), Collbran (12.1% Hispanic), and De Beque (10.9% Hispanic). Battlement Mesa is less Hispanic than neighboring Rifle (49.4% Hispanic), and Silt (39.4% Hispanic).

Battlement Mesa's Native American/Other Population

246 residents of Battlement Mesa, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Battlement Mesa is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Battlement Mesa ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlement Mesa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 246.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battlement Mesa's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.3%.

Battlement Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parachute (0.6% Native American/Other), Collbran (3.9% Native American/Other), De Beque (0% Native American/Other), Rifle (0.5% Native American/Other), and Silt (0% Native American/Other).

Battlement Mesa's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Battlement Mesa, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battlement Mesa is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Battlement Mesa ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battlement Mesa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Battlement Mesa's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.2%.

Battlement Mesa is more Multiracial than neighboring Collbran (0.3% Multiracial). Battlement Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring Parachute (3.2% Multiracial), De Beque (5.2% Multiracial), Rifle (2.3% Multiracial), and Silt (1.7% 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.