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
| White | 61.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.6% |
| 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%.
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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).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.