Battle Creek, MI cityscape

49014

Battle Creek, MI

Total Population
21,118
Median Household Income
$64,291
Median Home Value
$150,200
Median Rent
$975

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$64,291
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$150,200
100.8% above state median
Rent
$975
100% above state median
Median Age
42.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Battle Creek, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$64,291
-14.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.48 people

Total Households
8,178
Family Households
48.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
30.3%
#2 Industry
Education
25.8%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.3%
Total Employed Residents:5,587

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
124 workers
Public Transit
1.2%
102 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,424
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
9,139 employed
Labor Force
9,672
523 unemployed
Median Age
42.6 years
Per Capita Income
$32,939
Poverty Rate
12.6%

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