Battle Ground, WA

Battle Ground, Washington

Battle Ground, Washington, in Clark county, is 11 miles NE of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 19 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 9,296.

The People and Families of Battle Ground

In Battle Ground, about 61% of adults are married. Battle Ground has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Battle Ground had a median family income of $49,876.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Battle Ground favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,278. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Battle Ground Housing

Battle Ground has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Battle Ground, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Battle Ground, WA

Comparing Battle Ground to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Battle Ground Almanac

Battle Ground Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Battle Ground Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Battle Ground, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Battle Ground High Schools (2004)

BATTLE GROUND HIGH SCHOOL
300 W MAIN ST
360-885-6500
Serves 2,101 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

CAM JR SR HIGH SCHOOL
715 NW ONSDORFF BLVD.
360-885-6801
A Non-traditional School
Serves 488 students.

Battle Ground Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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