Battle Creek, Iowa Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Battle Creek?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Battle Creek is 680. Battle Creek, Iowa is the 11,907th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Battle Creek?

The peak population of Battle Creek was in 1990, when its population was 825. In 1990, Battle Creek was the 10,661st largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 11,907th largest city in the US. Battle Creek is currently 17.6% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Battle Creek shrinking?

Battle Creek has shrunk 8.2% since the year 2000. Battle Creek, Iowa's growth is below average. 61% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Battle Creek, Iowa?

The total voting age population of Battle Creek, Iowa, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 569. The voting age population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 28.6% of the residents of Battle Creek are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Battle Creek, Iowa?

The racial demographics of Battle Creek are 97.6% White, 2.1% Asian and 0.3% Two or more races. Additionally, 2.1% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa residents are below the poverty line?

In Battle Creek, 8.8% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 7.6%. On a per-household basis, 4.2% of families are below the poverty line in Battle Creek.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 59.6% of Battle Creek residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Battle Creek, Iowa residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 89.5% of Battle Creek residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 13.3% have a bachelor's degree and 1.0% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Battle Creek residents aged 5 and older, 4.6% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 2.6% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Battle Creek, Iowa?

The unemployment rate in Battle Creek is 2.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa residents work for the government?

In Battle Creek, 9.5% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Battle Creek, Iowa?

The median household income in Battle Creek is $49,563.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Battle Creek, Iowa?

In Battle Creek, 80.1% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Battle Creek, Iowa?

Renters occupy 19.9% of housing units in Battle Creek.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Battle Creek, 55.5% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Battle Creek, Iowa housing units were built after 2000?

In Battle Creek, 3.0% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Battle Creek, Iowa?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Battle Creek is $496.

What percentage of households in Battle Creek, Iowa have broadband internet?

In Battle Creek, 65.4% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Battle Creek Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	680	11,907
2020	685	11,874
2019	693	11,936
2018	690	11,947
2017	690	11,945
2016	678	12,019
2015	695	11,913
2014	700	11,893
2013	714	11,802
2012	714	11,801
2011	714	11,804
2010	713	11,818
2000	741	11,566
1990	825	10,661