Demographics & People — Battle Creek, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,392 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~52,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 21,233 |
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| Family Households | 11,978 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,929 |
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| Black or African American | 8,222 |
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| Asian | 2,485 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,419 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 17,381 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,365 |
| German | 7,453 |
| English | 5,142 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,235 |
| Irish | 4,085 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,162 |
| Dutch | 2,209 |
| American | 2,189 |
| Polish | 1,541 |
Language
| English Only | 43,182 |
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| Spanish | 2,600 |
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| Population 5+ | 49,115 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,765 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,957 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Battle Creek, Michigan.
