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Battle Creek

Iowa · 678 residents (2025 est.) · 0.572 sq mi
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Battle Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+8%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,404 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−16%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:678 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6607087568048521990201020202024Battle Creek
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,029 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,118
+75%since 2000
from $16,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−8%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+2%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(744)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(47)
Diversity Score17.2%(139)
Diversity Score
17
+757%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Iowa?

Battle Creek, Iowa has about 803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Battle Creek, Iowa?

The typical household in Battle Creek, Iowa earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battle Creek, Iowa expensive?

In Battle Creek, Iowa, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Iowa?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Battle Creek, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battle Creek, Iowa?

About 8.2% of people in Battle Creek, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Creek, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Creek, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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