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Battle Creek

Nebraska · 1,194 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Battle Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,194
+3%since 2000
from 1,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,691 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9491K1K1K2K1990201020202024Battle Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,056
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,562
+56%since 2000
from $16,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,118)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score9.2%(110)
Diversity Score
9
+224%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+101%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Battle Creek, Nebraska?

Battle Creek, Nebraska has about 1,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Battle Creek, Nebraska earns about $73,056 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 $145,900, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Battle Creek, Nebraska?

About 18.3% 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 8.7% 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 197 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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