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Battle Creek

Iowa · 825 residents · 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 $20,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,200. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

825
+11%vs 2000
vs 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,442 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 48.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6607087568048521990201020202024Battle Creek
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,469
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,029 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,476
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,106 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$208
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $327 in 2000
US average: $450
79.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
20.8% rent
1.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.7%
−16.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Battle Creek, Iowa?

Battle Creek, Iowa has about 825 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Iowa earns about $20,469 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 $22,200, and the typical rent is about $208 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Iowa?

About 10.6% 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 9.5% of people in Battle Creek, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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