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
| White | 77.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
What distinguishes Battle Creek is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 190 people per square mile. With 133,846 residents, Battle Creek is a metro area in MI.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,385 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $151,500, with typical rent around $937.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 22.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Battle Creek: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.