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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Battle Creek

Michigan · 53,540 residents · 42.611 sq mi
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Battle Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $38,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

53,540
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 53,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,256 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
51K52K52K53K54K1990201020202024Battle Creek
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,306
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,491 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,963
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,424 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$381
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
62.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.8% in 2000
37.1% rent
1.5
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(38,761)
Black17.7%(9,440)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,475)
Asian1.9%(1,024)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(26,808)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(43,308)
Black16.2%(8,657)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(914)
Asian1.3%(670)
Other1.7%(905)
Diversity Score42.7%(22,854)
43
−15%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Michigan?

Battle Creek, Michigan has about 53,540 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Michigan earns about $25,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battle Creek, Michigan expensive?

In Battle Creek, Michigan, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Michigan?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Battle Creek, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battle Creek, Michigan?

About 18.3% of people in Battle Creek, Michigan 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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