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Battle Creek

Nebraska · 1,188 residents (2025 est.) · 0.706 sq mi
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Battle Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,536. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,456
+26%since 2000
from 1,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,062 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9491K1K1K2K1990201020202024Battle Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,536
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,906 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,430
+97%since 2000
from $16,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−7%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,122)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,378)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.3%(48)
Diversity Score12.9%(187)
Diversity Score
13
+354%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+129%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Nebraska?

Battle Creek, Nebraska has about 1,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Nebraska earns about $95,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Battle Creek, Nebraska expensive?

In Battle Creek, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $194,300, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Nebraska?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Battle Creek, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Battle Creek, Nebraska?

About 6.7% of people in Battle Creek, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Battle Creek, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Battle Creek, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 459 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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