Battle Creek, MI

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    2024 Population
    52,374
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38
    1.06% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.6%
    2.45% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,693
    7.73% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $141,900
    11.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    23,447
    0.145% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    96.2% of the residents in Battle Creek, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Battle Creek, MI are Kellogg Community College (939 degrees awarded in 2024), The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek (41 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek (33 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Battle Creek, MI was $141,900, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

    Most people in Battle Creek, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Battle Creek, MI was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Battle Creek, MI is home to a population of 52.4k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.41% of Battle Creek, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.88k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.5k people) in Battle Creek, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.94k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    96%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Battle Creek, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Battle Creek, MI was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Battle Creek, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      32.5k ± 727
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      8.17k ± 711
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.94k ± 595
    8.33%
    Hispanic Population
    4.36k people

    In 2024, there were 3.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.5k people) in Battle Creek, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.94k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.33% of the people in Battle Creek, MI are hispanic (4.36k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Battle Creek, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.41%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.88k people
    7.89%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.14k people

    As of 2024, 7.41% of Battle Creek, MI residents (3.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Battle Creek, MI was 7.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      691 ± 163
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      578 ± 184
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      492 ± 151

    Battle Creek, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Battle Creek, MI.

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    Health

    94.7% of the population of Battle Creek, MI has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 26.4% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    5.31%
    Uninsured
    42.9%
    Employer Coverage
    26.4%
    Medicaid
    12.4%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    1.06%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Battle Creek, MI declined by 10.8% from 5.96% to 5.31%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Battle Creek, MI employs 23.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Battle Creek, MI were Manufacturing (4,912 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,945 people), and Retail Trade (2,811 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($71,313), Public Administration ($70,795), and Finance & Insurance ($60,833).

    Occupations

    23.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,184
    0.145%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.12%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Battle Creek, MI grew at a rate of 0.145%, from 23.4k employees to 23.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Battle Creek, MI, are Production Occupations (3,318 people), Management Occupations (2,361 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,276 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Battle Creek, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    23.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,184
    0.145%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.12%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Battle Creek, MI grew at a rate of 0.145%, from 23.4k employees to 23.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Battle Creek, MI, are Manufacturing (4,912 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,945 people), and Retail Trade (2,811 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,842
    Median earning men ± $2,404
    $35,433
    Median earning women ± $2,883

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,694), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,802), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,427).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($73,347), Public Administration ($64,063), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,595).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Battle Creek, MI awarded 1,013 degrees. The student population of Battle Creek, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,205 male students and 2,930 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Battle Creek, MI are White (751 and 74.4%), Black or African American (78 and 7.72%), Hispanic or Latino (52 and 5.15%), and Unknown (51 and 5.05%).

    The largest universities in Battle Creek, MI by number of degrees awarded are Kellogg Community College (939 and 92.7%), The Salon Professional Academy-Battle Creek (41 and 4.05%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek (33 and 3.26%).

    The most popular majors in Battle Creek, MI are Registered Nursing (180 and 17.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (127 and 12.5%), and General Studies (123 and 12.1%).

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 4,135 students enrolled in Battle Creek, MI, 29.1% men and 70.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,829 records, of which 70.3% were women and 29.7% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 180 degrees awarded
    2. 123 degrees awarded
    3. 62 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Battle Creek, MI was Registered Nursing with 180 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 939 degrees awarded
    2. 41 degrees awarded
    3. 33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kellogg Community College with 939 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 263 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Battle Creek, MI, which is 0.351 times less than the 750 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 751 degrees mean that there were 9.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 78 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($5,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Battle Creek, MI was $141,900 in 2024, which is 0.427 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $127,600 to $141,900, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Battle Creek, MI is 66%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Battle Creek, MI have an average commute time of 18.6 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.

    Property

    $141,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,010
    $13,950
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$826

    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 $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66% of the housing units in Battle Creek, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,693
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,942
    21.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,076

    In 2024, the median household income of the 21.1k households in Battle Creek, MI grew to $55,693 from the previous year's value of $51,699.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Battle Creek, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
    2. Carpooled (10.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.52%)

    In 2024, 77.2% of workers in Battle Creek, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (8.52%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    18.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Battle Creek, MI have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Battle Creek, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Battle Creek, MI (9.07k out of 51.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

    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.

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