Battle Ground, Washington | |
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![]() Battle Ground Post Office | |
![]() Location within Clark County and Washington | |
Coordinates: 45°46′51″N122°32′00″W / 45.78083°N 122.53333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Clark |
Settled | 1886 |
Platted | 1902 |
Incorporated | June 18, 1951 |
Government | |
• Type | Council–manager |
• Mayor | Troy McCoy [2] |
• City manager | Kris Swanson [3] |
Area | |
• Total | 8.68 sq mi (22.49 km2) |
• Land | 8.68 sq mi (22.49 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 20,743 |
• Estimate (2023) [7] | 22,285 |
• Density | 2,567/sq mi (991.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
ZIP Code | 98604 |
Area code(s) | 360 and 564 |
FIPS code | 53-04475 |
GNIS feature ID | 1530801 [5] |
Website | cityofbg.org |
Battle Ground is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 20,743 at the 2020 census. [6] As of 2023, its population is 22,285. [7]
Battle Ground got its name from a standoff between a group of the Klickitat peoples and a military force from the Vancouver Barracks, which had recently transitioned to a U.S. Army post. [8] [9] In 1855, when this occurred, members of the Klickitat peoples had been imprisoned at the Vancouver Barracks. The hostile conditions of their detainment inspired some of the Klickitats to decamp. [8]
This group of Klickitat peoples headed north, led by Chief Umtuch (or Umtux, according to some accounts). [8] [10] [11] When the community at Fort Vancouver discovered this escape, they assembled an armed contingent led by Captain William Strong to pursue the Klickitats. After great difficulty, Captain Strong's party found the Klickitats near the present-day location of downtown Battle Ground. [11]
Details of the standoff that ensued vary. However, accounts agree that Chief Umtuch and Captain Strong engaged in some sort of negotiations which resulted in the Klickitats' agreeing to return to the Barracks. After this decision though, at least one shot was fired that murdered Chief Umtuch, likely by one of Captain Strong's soldiers. [11]
The Klickitat asked Captain Strong to leave them alone so they could properly bury their chief. After some deliberation, Captain Strong agreed as long as the Klickitats promised to return to the Fort, which they did a couple of days later. [11]
As a result of this event, settlers at the fort began to refer to that site as "Strong's Battle Ground", which was later shortened to "Battle Ground". Two schools in Battle Ground are named after Captain Strong [12] and Chief Umtuch. [13]
Battle Ground was first settled in 1886 by Augustus H. Richter, who platted the town in 1902. [14] Battle Ground was officially incorporated on June 18, 1951. During early settlement in the area, large numbers of people populated Fort Vancouver and locations closer to the Columbia River.
The population of Battle Ground doubled in size between 2000 and 2010, becoming the second-largest city in Clark County. The city opened a community center in 2008 and a new public library in 2009. [15]
Battle Ground is located about 11 miles (18 km) north northeast of Vancouver, 32 miles (51 km) south southwest of Mount St. Helens. It is near the geographical center of Clark County. [16] Battle Ground is 25.5 miles (41.0 km) from Portland, Oregon, and 161 miles (259 km) from Seattle.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.68 square miles (22.48 km2), all land. [4]
Climate data for Battle Ground, Washington, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1929–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 80 (27) | 91 (33) | 101 (38) | 112 (44) | 107 (42) | 105 (41) | 105 (41) | 93 (34) | 72 (22) | 65 (18) | 112 (44) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 57.4 (14.1) | 61.8 (16.6) | 70.0 (21.1) | 77.8 (25.4) | 85.3 (29.6) | 89.2 (31.8) | 94.7 (34.8) | 95.4 (35.2) | 90.8 (32.7) | 78.1 (25.6) | 63.6 (17.6) | 56.8 (13.8) | 98.1 (36.7) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.1 (7.8) | 50.4 (10.2) | 54.7 (12.6) | 59.7 (15.4) | 66.5 (19.2) | 71.1 (21.7) | 78.6 (25.9) | 79.6 (26.4) | 74.5 (23.6) | 62.5 (16.9) | 51.6 (10.9) | 45.1 (7.3) | 61.7 (16.5) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 39.0 (3.9) | 41.1 (5.1) | 44.7 (7.1) | 48.8 (9.3) | 54.9 (12.7) | 59.2 (15.1) | 64.6 (18.1) | 64.9 (18.3) | 60.0 (15.6) | 51.2 (10.7) | 43.5 (6.4) | 38.5 (3.6) | 50.9 (10.5) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.9 (−0.1) | 31.7 (−0.2) | 34.6 (1.4) | 37.9 (3.3) | 43.3 (6.3) | 47.3 (8.5) | 50.6 (10.3) | 50.2 (10.1) | 45.6 (7.6) | 39.9 (4.4) | 35.4 (1.9) | 31.9 (−0.1) | 40.0 (4.4) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 20.5 (−6.4) | 21.8 (−5.7) | 25.8 (−3.4) | 29.4 (−1.4) | 34.0 (1.1) | 40.0 (4.4) | 43.7 (6.5) | 42.7 (5.9) | 37.3 (2.9) | 29.1 (−1.6) | 23.9 (−4.5) | 19.7 (−6.8) | 15.4 (−9.2) |
Record low °F (°C) | −11 (−24) | −9 (−23) | 16 (−9) | 21 (−6) | 26 (−3) | 32 (0) | 34 (1) | 35 (2) | 26 (−3) | 19 (−7) | 4 (−16) | −1 (−18) | −11 (−24) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 7.20 (183) | 5.32 (135) | 5.59 (142) | 4.54 (115) | 3.36 (85) | 2.31 (59) | 0.63 (16) | 0.80 (20) | 2.20 (56) | 4.82 (122) | 7.61 (193) | 7.99 (203) | 52.37 (1,330) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.5 (1.3) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.2 (0.51) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.4 (1.0) | 1.4 (3.6) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 21.4 | 17.8 | 20.7 | 18.4 | 13.6 | 10.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 8.5 | 16.0 | 21.2 | 21.7 | 178.5 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Source: NOAA [17] [18] |
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 888 | — | |
1970 | 1,438 | 61.9% | |
1980 | 2,774 | 92.9% | |
1990 | 3,758 | 35.5% | |
2000 | 9,296 | 147.4% | |
2010 | 17,571 | 89.0% | |
2020 | 20,743 | 18.1% | |
2023 (est.) | 22,285 | [7] | 7.4% |
U.S. Decennial Census [19] 2020 Census [6] |
Between 2000 and 2005, Battle Ground ranked fourth in the state for population growth, out of 279 eligible incorporated communities. [20]
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH) | 16,856 | 81.3% |
Black or African American (NH) | 171 | 0.8% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 96 | 0.5% |
Asian (NH) | 401 | 1.9% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 68 | 0.3% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 93 | 0.4% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 1,233 | 5.9% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,825 | 8.8% |
Total | 20,743 | 100.0% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 20,743 people, and 7,178 households, and 5,275 families residing in the city. [22] The population density was 2,428.1 inhabitants per square mile (937.5/km2). There were 7,449 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 83.9% White, 0.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 2.8% from some other races and 9.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population. [23]
26.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.3% were under 5 years of age, and 12.4% were 65 and older. The gender makeup was 50.9% female, and 49.1% male.
The median household income was $94,360, and the per capita income was $37,287. 6.4% of the population were under the poverty line.
As of the 2010 census, there were 17,571 people, 5,652 households, and 4,365 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,454.1 inhabitants per square mile (947.5/km2). There were 5,952 housing units at an average density of 831.3 per square mile (321.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population. 15.0% were of German, 10.7% Irish, 9.9% English and 6.4% Ukrainian ancestry.
There were 5,652 households, of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.53.
The median age in the city was 30 years. 34.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64, and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
As of the 2000 census, there were 9,296 people, 3,071 households, and 2,346 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,552.6 inhabitants per square mile (985.6/km2). There were 3,196 housing units at an average density of 877.6 per square mile (338.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White, 0.49% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population. 15.4% were of German, 11.5% United States or American, 9.4% English, 7.2% Irish, 6.1% Finnish, and 5.8% Norwegian ancestry. 94.0% spoke English, 3.9% Spanish and 1.6% Russian as their first language.
There were 3,071 households, out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,070, and the median income for a family was $49,876. Males had a median income of $41,133 versus $25,215 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,139. About 7.3% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Every summer, Battle Ground hosts Harvest Days, comprising a number of community events such as parades and a chili cook-off. [24]
Battle Ground participates annually in the Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade, and 2019 marked the city's 65th float in the parade. [25] In 2006, it received the Sweepstakes Award for Most Outstanding Float in the Parade. [26]
Battle Ground contains 22 parks with a total of 72.8 acres (29.5 ha) of park space and an additional 206 acres (83 ha) of open space reserves in five areas. Of these parks, seven are classified as "undeveloped". [27]
Undeveloped areas include Durkee Park, a 35-acre (14 ha) plot located west of the city center off SR 502. The undeveloped land was donated by a local family in 1997 and meant to be used as a nature trail site. The city planned to use the grounds for a sports complex but the original owners prefer the original trail use idea. As of 2024, the final use of the property is still undecided. Neighboring sites, 4.5-acre (1.8 ha) Remy Park and 13-acre (5.3 ha) Gardner Oaks, are planned to include a variety of playgrounds, pet areas, and fitness and sports related activities. Remy Park, which includes an existing trail, encompasses a total of 80.2 acres (32.5 ha) but the parcel is limited for development. [27] Developed parks include Fairgrounds Park, which hosts several ballfields. [28]
In June 2007, the city of Battle Ground opened a 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) skate park in downtown. [15]
Battle Ground is at the epicenter of the growing Clark County wine industry with three wineries and one tasting room.[ citation needed ]
Battle Ground is served by the Battle Ground School District, which includes (as of 2018):
Alternative Schools:
Chief Umtuch Primary School, the city's oldest primary school, was demolished in 2007. Lewisville Middle School was closed in 2007 but is still used for its gym, parking lot, and meetings.
Battle Ground is accessed from Interstate 5 at exits 9 and 11 and Interstate 205 at exit 32. State Route 502 and State Route 503 intersect in Battle Ground.
Bus services are provided by the local transit authority, C-Tran, to Downtown Vancouver, Delta Park/Vanport station (served by the MAX Light Rail system), Clark College, Hazel Dell, Yacolt, and the Vancouver Mall. The closest commercial airport to the city is Portland International Airport, situated 18.5 miles (29.8 km) away.
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