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Unified School District · MI

Battle Creek Public Schools

Battle Creek Public Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 40,499. The median household income is $47,409 and the median age is 37.3.

40,499

Population

979

People / sq mi

$47,409

Median Income

37.3

Median Age

Battle Creek Public Schools covers 41 sq mi of land at 979.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White61.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian40.6%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$47,409

Median Household Income

$24,746

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$98,600

Median Home Value

$894

Median Rent

64.7%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

87.7%

High School+

14.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Battle Creek Public Schools serves a community with a population of 40,499 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.

The median household income in Battle Creek Public Schools is $47,409, with a per capita income of $24,746. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

Battle Creek Public Schools is 61.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Battle Creek Public Schools, 87.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Battle Creek Public Schools is $98,600, with a median rent of $894. The homeownership rate is 64.7%.

Data for Battle Creek Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2600005).

Housing cost is the defining feature of Battle Creek Public Schools: the median home is valued at $98,600. With 40,499 residents, Battle Creek Public Schools is a school district in Michigan.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $47,409, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US school districts: 16.9%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $98,600, with typical rent around $894.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US school districts: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.