State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,394.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.14% (1)
Growth Since 2010
-2.52% (-18)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Battle Creek, Iowa Population 2021
695
Battle Creek is a city located in Ida County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 695, it is the 373rd largest city in Iowa and the 11917th largest city in the United States . Battle Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 713 in 2010. Battle Creek reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 0 miles, Battle Creek has a population density of 1,394 people per square mile.
The average household income in Battle Creek is $57,979 with a poverty rate of 8.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $496 per month, and the median house value is $53,400. The median age in Battle Creek is 48.9 years, 46 years for males, and 53 years for females.
Battle Creek Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Battle Creekwas:
- White: 97.59%
- Asian: 2.14%
- Two or more races: 0.27%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Battle Creek, Iowa is 695 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 693.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 713.
Battle Creek, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 730 | 97.59% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.27% |
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Battle Creek Population by Race
Battle Creek Population Pyramid $2021
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Battle Creek Population by Age
Battle Creek Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 321 | 2.24 | 80.1 |
| Married | 155 | 2.93 | 94.8 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.14 | 64.1 |
| Male | 23 | 3.26 | 87 |
| Female | 12 | 3.42 | 50 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
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Battle Creek Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 4.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 202 | 38.48% |
| Some College | 140 | 26.67% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 12.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.95% |
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Battle Creek Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Battle Creek Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 454 | 70 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.75%.
Battle Creek Educational Attainment by Race
Battle Creek Earnings by Educational Attainment
Battle Creek Language by Age
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Battle Creek Language
95.43% of Battle Creek residents speak only English, while 4.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.63% of the population.
Battle Creek Language
Battle Creek Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 685 | 50 | 7.30% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 13 | 81.25% |
8.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.49%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Battle Creek
The race most likely to be in poverty in Battle Creek is Hispanic, with 81.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Battle Creek is White, with 7.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.71%.
Battle Creek Poverty
Battle Creek Poverty Rate by Education
Battle Creek Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Battle Creek Married by Age and Sex
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Battle Creek Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Battle Creek Marital Status by Race
Battle Creek Marital Status
Battle Creek Veterans by War
Battle Creek Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 14.64% |
Battle Creek Veterans by Race
Battle Creek Veterans by Education
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18.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Battle Creek Veterans by Education
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59.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
Battle Creek Employment by Age
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Battle Creek Employment by Race
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Battle Creek Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.35%
Born in Battle Creek
96.12%
Native Born
3.88%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.12% of Battle Creek residents were born in the United States, with 80.35% having been born in Iowa. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Battle Creek Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 695 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 694 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 693 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 692 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 693 | -6 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 699 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 704 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 704 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 710 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 708 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 712 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 711 | 0.00% |