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Battle Lake

Minnesota · 875 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 $36,023. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,200. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
875
+28%since 2000
from 686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+3%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6247158078989901990201020202024Battle Lake
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,023
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,054
+45%since 2000
from $17,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(853)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score4.1%(35)
Diversity Score
4
−25%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

Battle Lake, Minnesota has about 875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Lake, Minnesota earns about $36,023 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 $110,200, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

About 21.5% 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 9.3% of people in Battle Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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