Economy & Jobs — Battle Creek, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,693 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,763 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 25,401 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21.5% |
| Arts Food | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 109 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 75 |
| Physician Offices | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Insurance Agencies | 48 |
| Dental Offices | 47 |
| Auto Repair | 42 |
| General Merchandise | 39 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Grocery Stores | 24 |
| Liquor Stores | 24 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 23 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
