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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Battle Lake

Minnesota · 698 residents · 1.437 sq mi
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Battle Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,300. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 55% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

698
+2%vs 2000
vs 686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
486 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
59.7
+24%vs 2000
vs 48.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6247158078989901990201020202024Battle Lake
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,971
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,531
−45%vs 2000
vs $17,269 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.7%
+8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $341 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
30.3% rent
2.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(670)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
1
−80%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.2%
−20.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 13.1 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 Lake, Minnesota?

Battle Lake, Minnesota has about 698 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Battle Lake, Minnesota earns about $13,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battle Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Battle Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $40,300, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Battle Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

About 21.7% of people in Battle Lake, Minnesota 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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