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Battle Creek

Iowa · 713 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 $38,194. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
713
−4%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
−5%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6607087568048521990201020202024Battle Creek
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,194
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,029 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,536
+40%since 2000
from $16,106 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(690)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(54)
Diversity Score
8
+275%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Iowa?

Battle Creek, Iowa has about 713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Iowa earns about $38,194 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 $39,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Iowa?

About 12.1% 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 10.4% 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 112 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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