Battle Creek, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
52,392
Population
1,230/sq mi density
$51,699
Median Income
$29,763 per capita
$127,600
Home Value
$183,528 Zillow
$934
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,128
Violent Crime/100K
2,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,699 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,128 violent crimes/100K (197% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
52,392
Census 2023
Population Density
1,230
per square mile
Land Area
43.7
square miles (113.2 km²)
Median Age
37.6 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.8%
Black
15.7%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
4.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.9%
Spanish
11%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.9%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.9%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.0%
30% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.444
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 52,392 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,230 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 43.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.8% |
| Black or African American | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
Language
| English Only | 87.9% |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.9% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 14.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.0% |
| Uninsured | 6.0% |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.444 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |