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49017

Battle Creek, MI

Total Population
20,179
Median Household Income
$55,884
Median Home Value
$126,400
Median Rent
$873

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$55,884
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$126,400
100.7% above state median
Rent
$873
100% above state median
Median Age
44.2 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
$55,884
-25.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
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: 2.35 people

Total Households
8,414
Family Households
37.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
35.0%
#2 Industry
Education
28.2%
#3 Industry
Finance
10.4%
Total Employed Residents:5,609

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.1%
94 workers
Public Transit
1.5%
123 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,213
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.3%
9,097 employed
Labor Force
9,556
446 unemployed
Median Age
44.2 years
Per Capita Income
$32,303
Poverty Rate
13.7%

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