Battlement Mesa, CO Demographics

A map of Battlement Mesa's Population by Race

Battlement Mesa, Colorado had a population of 5,438 in 2020. It was 66.8% White, 0.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 25.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Battlement Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is the 110th most populous. 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's White Population

3,630 residents of Battlement Mesa identify as White, or 66.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Battlement Mesa roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is ranked #348 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Battlement Mesa is more White than neighboring Rifle (53.7% White), and Silt (56% White). Battlement Mesa is less White than neighboring Parachute (67.6% White), Collbran (89.4% White), and De Beque (79.7% White).

Battlement Mesa's Black Population

33 residents of Battlement Mesa identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Battlement Mesa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is ranked #187 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Battlement Mesa is more Black than neighboring Collbran (0% Black), and Silt (0.3% Black). Battlement Mesa is less Black than neighboring Parachute (1.3% Black), and De Beque (1.6% Black).

Battlement Mesa's Asian Population

24 residents of Battlement Mesa identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Battlement Mesa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Battlement Mesa is more Asian than neighboring Collbran (0% Asian), and Silt (0.3% Asian). Battlement Mesa is less Asian than neighboring De Beque (1% Asian), and Rifle (0.5% Asian).

Battlement Mesa's Hispanic Population

1,404 residents of Battlement Mesa identify as Hispanic, or 25.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Battlement Mesa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is ranked #115 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Battlement Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Parachute (23.6% Hispanic), Collbran (7.3% Hispanic), and De Beque (9.5% Hispanic). Battlement Mesa is less Hispanic than neighboring Rifle (40.7% Hispanic), and Silt (38.9% Hispanic).

Battlement Mesa's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Battlement Mesa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Battlement Mesa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Battlement Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Collbran (0.8% Native American/Other), and Silt (0.8% Native American/Other). Battlement Mesa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parachute (2.2% Native American/Other), and De Beque (1.4% Native American/Other).

Battlement Mesa's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Battlement Mesa identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Battlement Mesa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Battlement Mesa is ranked #111 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Battlement Mesa is more Multiracial than neighboring Parachute (4.9% Multiracial), Collbran (2.4% Multiracial), Rifle (3.3% Multiracial), and Silt (3.7% Multiracial). Battlement Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring De Beque (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.