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Battle Creek

Michigan · 52,347 residents · 42.611 sq mi
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Battle Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,347
−2%since 2000
from 53,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K52K53K54K1990201020202024Battle Creek
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,926
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,128
+15%since 2000
from $18,424 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(35,911)
Black17.9%(9,347)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3,517)
Asian2.4%(1,254)
Other4.6%(2,386)
Diversity Score61.5%(32,171)
Diversity Score
61
+22%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Michigan?

Battle Creek, Michigan has about 52,347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Michigan earns about $38,926 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 $95,700, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Michigan?

About 18.4% 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 20.9% 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 1,193 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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