Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Battlefield, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,165

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%5,493

Two or More

4.8%295

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%274

Asian

1.4%86

Black

0.2%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%175

High School Diploma

14.9%625

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%304

Some College (1+ yr)

19.2%806

Associate's Degree

9.6%405

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%1,105

Master's Degree

15%630

Professional Degree

2.1%88

Doctorate

0.4%16

HS or Higher

98.8%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

17.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$255,600

Median Renti

$1,042

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.8%2,175

Renter-Occupied

14.2%360

Total Units

2,599

Homeownership

85.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%13

$50K–$100K

1.9%42

$100K–$150K

10.7%232

$150K–$200K

21.9%477

$200K–$300K

29.9%651

$300K–$500K

32.6%709

$500K–$1M

2.3%51

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

113

$1,000–$1,250

117

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%81

2010–2019

18.5%482

2000–2009

36.1%939

1990–1999

8.8%229

1980–1989

10.7%279

1970–1979

17.3%449

1960–1969

2%52

1950–1959

2.7%71

1939 or earlier

0.7%17

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.5%1,711

Electricity

31.6%800

Wood

0.9%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,542

Mean Household Incomei

$101,955

Per Capita Incomei

$41,540

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

3,565

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%21

$10K–$15K

1.1%29

$15K–$20K

2.4%60

$20K–$25K

0.7%19

$25K–$30K

3.8%96

$30K–$35K

0.7%19

$35K–$40K

3.5%88

$40K–$45K

2.6%66

$45K–$50K

3.5%89

$50K–$60K

10%254

$60K–$75K

9.4%239

$75K–$100K

16.1%408

$100K–$125K

15%381

$125K–$150K

8.7%221

$150K–$200K

15%379

$200K+

6.5%166

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1732.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,442

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,490

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

369(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured