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Battle Lake

Minnesota · 686 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 $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

686
−2%since 1990
from 698 in 1990
1990 – 2025
477 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 486 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.0
−20%since 1990
from 59.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6247158078989901990201020202024Battle Lake
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,971 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,269
+81%since 1990
from $9,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.9
+1%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(670)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.4%(37)
5
+403%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Lake, Minnesota?

Battle Lake, Minnesota has about 686 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Battle Lake, Minnesota earns about $25,000 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 $72,600, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

About 19.2% 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 13.3% of people in Battle Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Lake, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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