Battle Creek Population

2010–2026

1,186

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Battle Creek. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,186-20.17%
20251,188+30.25%
20241,185-30.25%
20231,188+141.19%
20221,174+40.34%
20211,170-201.68%
20201,190+60.51%
20191,184-110.92%
20181,195-40.33%
20171,199+90.76%

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Battle Creek Demographics

35.8median age

Median age

Female36.4 yrs
Male35.5 yrs

Adults

1,010
202 seniors · 20%808 other adults

Sex

Female 53% · 771Male 47% · 685

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Battle Creek Income

$95,536median household income

Median household income

$95,536

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$60,000

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.7%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Battle Creek Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%54%50%
Never married32%36%29%
Divorced12%7%15%
Widowed4%2%7%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201