Demographics & People — Battle Creek, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,392 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~52,300 |
| Median Age | 38.0 |
| Total Households | 21,233 |
| Family Households | 11,978 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,929 |
| Black or African American | 8,222 |
| Asian | 2,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,419 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 2,600 |
| Population 5+ | 49,115 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,765 |
| Population 18+ | 38,957 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Battle Creek, Michigan.