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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Battle Creek

Michigan · 53,364 residents · 42.611 sq mi
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Battle Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,491. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,364
Unchangedsince 1990
from 53,540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,252 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,256 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+5%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K52K53K54K1990201020202024Battle Creek
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,491
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,306 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,424
+42%since 1990
from $12,963 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(43,308)
Black16.2%(8,657)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(914)
Asian1.3%(670)
Diversity Score42.7%(22,854)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(38,761)
Black17.7%(9,440)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,475)
Asian1.9%(1,024)
Diversity Score50.2%(26,808)
Diversity Score
50
+18%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Michigan?

Battle Creek, Michigan has about 53,364 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Michigan earns about $35,491 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 $70,800, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Michigan?

About 17.2% 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 14.4% of people in Battle Creek, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Creek, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Creek, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 176 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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