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 $93,750 (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 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Battle Creek city?
- $188,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Battle Creek city?
- The median gross rent in Battle Creek city is $1,108 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Battle Creek city residents have a college degree?
- 25.7% of adults in Battle Creek city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,478
Median Income
$93,750
Median Home Value
$188,100
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$20,156 (+27.4%)
Home Value:
+$41,700 (+28.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.2 pp (-31.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.7 pp (+11.7%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,478
Median Age
35.0
Female
52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.9%
Black 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Other 0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$93,750
±$14,913
+$18,765 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$91,787
Median Family Income
$108,021
Poverty Rate
2.6%
-4.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
2.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
1.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.2%
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
9.8%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
28.7%
$150–200k
13.2%
$200k+
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
529
Owner-Occupied
88.0%
Renter-Occupied
12.0%
Vacancy Rate
5.7%
Median Home Value
$188,100
-$35,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,108
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
6.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
15.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.7%
$50–100k
14.4%
$100–200k
15.7%
$200–300k
25.7%
$300–500k
15.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.8%
1 vehicle
18.0%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3+
48.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.0%
Single-fam. att.
4.2%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
3.0%
Mobile home
12.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.3%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
21.0%
2000–2009
7.4%
2010+
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
98.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.7%
-8.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.3%
Some College / Associate
14.6%
Less Than High School
1.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.4%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
19.6%
Private For-Profit
74.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.5%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Wholesale
11.9%
Transportation
11.2%
Finance
9.0%
Retail
8.8%
Public Admin
6.3%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Construction
4.3%
Agriculture
2.9%
Arts/Entmt.
1.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
32.5%
Sales
21.2%
Construction
19.7%
Production
15.7%
Food Prep
10.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.1 min
Drove Alone
90.0%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.4%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
499
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
57.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
33.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.2%
5–9
9.9%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
11.4%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
8.9%
35–44
15.7%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
6.9%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 30.9%
Working age (18–64): 69.1%
65 and over: 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
75.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.0%
Latin America
25.0%
Africa
25.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.8%
With a Disability
9.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.2%
Uninsured
8.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.4%
Has a Computer
93.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023