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Battle Lake

Minnesota · 857 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 $47,321. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
857
+25%since 2000
from 686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+15%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6247158078989901990201020202024Battle Lake
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,813
+67%since 2000
from $17,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(812)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.5%(21)
Diversity Score11.5%(98)
Diversity Score
11
+113%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

Battle Lake, Minnesota has about 857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Lake, Minnesota earns about $47,321 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 $156,300, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Lake, Minnesota?

About 22.7% 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 6.4% 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 159 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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