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Population Review

Census ACS · #325 MSA

Battle Creek Metro Area

The Battle Creek, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 133,846 residents. The median household income is $60,385 and the median home value is $151,500.

133,846

Population

190

People / sq mi

$60,385

Median Income

$151,500

Median Home Value

The Battle Creek CBSA covers 706 sq mi of land at 189.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.4%
Black or African American10.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%

Economy & Income

$60,385

Median Household Income

$33,239

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Battle Creek metro's price level is 90.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $60,385 has the buying power of $66,694 in average-priced US metros.

90.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$66,694

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$60,385

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$151,500

Median Home Value

$937

Median Rent

72.4%

Homeownership

Education

90.9%

High School+

22.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

7.2%

Work From Home

20.6 min

Avg Commute

17.9%

Foreign Born

Battle Creek spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Battle Creek, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 133,846 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #325 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Battle Creek metro area is $60,385, with a per capita income of $33,239.

The Battle Creek, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.

Data for the Battle Creek, Mi CBSA (12980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.