Battle Creek, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

134,207

0.197% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.249% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

4.88% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,286

6.11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$119,400

3.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,794

0.0418% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Battle Creek, MI had a population of 134k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $53,286. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Battle Creek, MI grew from 133,943 to 134,207, a 0.197% increase and its median household income grew from $50,219 to $53,286, a 6.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Battle Creek, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.74%), White (Hispanic) (2.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%).

None of the households in Battle Creek, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Battle Creek, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Battle Creek, MI are Kellogg Community College (836 degrees awarded in 2021), Albion College (376 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek (456515) (36 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Battle Creek, MI was $119,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Battle Creek, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Battle Creek, MI was 2 cars per household.

Battle Creek, MI borders Coldwater, MI, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, Hillsdale, MI, Jackson, MI, Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, Lansing-East Lansing, MI, and Sturgis, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Battle Creek, MI is home to a population of 134k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.98% of Battle Creek, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.34k people).

In 2021, there were 7.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Battle Creek, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Battle Creek, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Battle Creek, MI was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Battle Creek, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Battle Creek, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 177
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 690
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.37k ± 730

5.58%

Hispanic Population

7.48k people

5.58% of the people in Battle Creek, MI are hispanic (7.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Battle Creek, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

3.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.34k people

3.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.33k people

As of 2021, 3.98% of Battle Creek, MI residents (5.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Battle Creek, MI was 3.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Battle Creek, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,193 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
1,588 ± 305
Gulf War (1990s)
1,140 ± 262

Battle Creek, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Battle Creek, MI employs 59.8k people. The largest industries in Battle Creek, MI are Manufacturing (13,117 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,946 people), and Retail Trade (7,199 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($190,462), Utilities ($64,444), and Public Administration ($60,560).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

59.8k

2021 Value

± 1,597

−0.0418%

1 Year decline

± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Battle Creek, MI declined at a rate of −0.0418%, from 59.8k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Battle Creek, MI, are Production Occupations (8,375 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,239 people), and Management Occupations (5,403 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Battle Creek, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k

2021 Value

± 1,597

−0.0418%

1 Year decline

± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Battle Creek, MI declined at a rate of −0.0418%, from 59.8k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Battle Creek, MI, are Manufacturing (13,117 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,946 people), and Retail Trade (7,199 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Battle Creek, MI, though some of these residents may live in Battle Creek, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,907

Median earning men ± $1,603

$31,890

Median earning women ± $914

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,685), Information ($53,977), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,846).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,344), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,662), and Construction ($45,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,067
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
647
Manufacturing
626
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.18M
Manufacturing
$978k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$231k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Battle Creek, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Battle Creek, MI awarded 1,266 degrees. The student population of Battle Creek, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,684 male students and 3,358 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Battle Creek, MI are White (898 and 71.2%), followed by Black or African American (105 and 8.32%), Hispanic or Latino (89 and 7.05%), and Unknown (75 and 5.94%).

The largest universities in Battle Creek, MI by number of degrees awarded are Kellogg Community College (836 and 66%), Albion College (376 and 29.7%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek (456515) (36 and 2.84%).

The most popular majors in Battle Creek, MI are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (141 and 11.1%), General Studies (134 and 10.6%), and Registered Nursing (109 and 8.61%).

The median tuition cost in Battle Creek, MI for private four year colleges is $52,570.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Battle Creek, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,042 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,042 students enrolled in Battle Creek, MI, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,391 records, of which 68.2% were women and 31.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
134 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
109 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Battle Creek, MI was General Studies with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Battle Creek, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kellogg Community College
836 degrees awarded
Albion College
376 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek (456515)
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kellogg Community College with 836 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 419 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Battle Creek, MI, which is 0.495 times less than the 847 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 898 degrees mean that there were 8.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 105 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,070) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Battle Creek, MI was $119,400 in 2021, which is 0.488 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,500 to $119,400, a 3.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Battle Creek, MI is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Battle Creek, MI have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Battle Creek, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Battle Creek, MI is $53,286. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Battle Creek, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $88,908, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $86,275 and $79,198.

Housing

Property

$119,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,808

$37,464

Median Property Taxes

±$1,161

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Battle Creek, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Battle Creek, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2021

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.4% of the housing units in Battle Creek, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Battle Creek, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Battle Creek, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $88,908, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $86,275 and $79,198.

The following map shows all of the counties in Battle Creek, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,286

Median Household Income

± $1,501

53.2k

Number of Households

± 1,579

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Battle Creek, MI grew to $53,286 from the previous year's value of $50,219.

The following chart displays the households in Battle Creek, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Battle Creek, MI is from Michigan.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (8.18%)
Worked At Home (5.7%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Battle Creek, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.18%) and those who worked at home (5.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Battle Creek, MI have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Battle Creek, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Battle Creek, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Battle Creek, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Battle Creek, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Battle Creek, MI (20.7k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Battle Creek, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Battle Creek, MI has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.51%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Battle Creek, MI grew by 6.8% from 5.16% to 5.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Battle Creek, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.