Census Bureau data for Battle Creek city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Battle Creek city
- What is the median household income in Battle Creek city?
- The median household income in Battle Creek city is $51,699 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Battle Creek city?
- The poverty rate in Battle Creek city is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Battle Creek city?
- $127,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Battle Creek city?
- The median gross rent in Battle Creek city is $934 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Battle Creek city residents have a college degree?
- 22.1% of adults in Battle Creek city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
52,392
Median Income
$51,699
Median Home Value
$127,600
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.4%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,401 (+22.2%)
Home Value:
+$41,100 (+47.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.6 pp (-32.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.2 pp (+0.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-2.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
52,392
Median Age
37.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 62.8%
Black 15.7%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.4%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,699
±$4,461
-$19,450 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,358
Median Family Income
$71,237
Poverty Rate
11.5%
+2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
18.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
8.0%
$15–25k
9.7%
$25–35k
10.5%
$35–50k
15.7%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
12.3%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
23,717
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Renter-Occupied
34.9%
Vacancy Rate
10.5%
Median Home Value
$127,600
-$90,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$934
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.5%
$50–100k
25.3%
$100–200k
19.8%
$200–300k
15.8%
$300–500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.3%
$500–1k
48.0%
$1–1.5k
32.7%
$1.5–2k
4.4%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.4%
1 vehicle
41.2%
2 vehicles
33.4%
3+
14.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
3.4%
20+ units
12.7%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
29.4%
1940–1969
9.5%
1970–1999
12.0%
2000–2009
6.4%
2010+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.1%
-9.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.4%
Some College / Associate
23.4%
Less Than High School
2.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
+1.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.2%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
11.4%
Private For-Profit
85.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.5%
Manufacturing
21.5%
Arts/Entmt.
12.4%
Retail
11.5%
Prof. Services
6.9%
Transportation
4.5%
Finance
3.4%
Construction
3.4%
Public Admin
3.3%
Agriculture
2.1%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
31.1%
Production
24.1%
Food Prep
20.1%
Sales
18.9%
Construction
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.9 min
Drove Alone
77.0%
Carpool
10.9%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
7.2%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
21,233
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.8%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 25.0%
Working age (18–64): 75.0%
65 and over: 15.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.9%
Naturalized Citizen
49.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.5%
Latin America
31.1%
Europe
12.8%
Africa
8.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
14.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.0%
Uninsured
6.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.0%
Has a Computer
92.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023