Battle Creek, IA Demographics

A map of Battle Creek's Population by Race

Battle Creek, Iowa has an estimated population of 803, a large increase from the 700 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Battle Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Battle Creek has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Battle Creek, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battle Creek is ranked the 346th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Battle Creek was ranked the 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battle Creek's White Population

744 residents of Battle Creek, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battle Creek is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Battle Creek ranks 361st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Battle Creek's population has decreased from 94.3% to 92.7%.

Battle Creek is less White than neighboring Ida Grove (93.5% White), Danbury (100% White), Cushing (95.1% White), Holstein (93.4% White), and Ricketts (96.7% White).

Battle Creek's Black Population

9 residents of Battle Creek, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battle Creek is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Battle Creek ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Black residents' share of Battle Creek's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Battle Creek is more Black than neighboring Ida Grove (0.4% Black), Danbury (0% Black), Cushing (0% Black), Holstein (0.3% Black), and Ricketts (0% Black).

Battle Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battle Creek is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Battle Creek ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Battle Creek is less Asian than neighboring Holstein (0.4% Asian).

Battle Creek's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battle Creek is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Battle Creek ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Battle Creek's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.4%.

Battle Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Danbury (0% Hispanic). Battle Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Ida Grove (2.1% Hispanic), Cushing (1.6% Hispanic), Holstein (5.1% Hispanic), and Ricketts (3.3% Hispanic).

Battle Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Battle Creek is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Battle Creek ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battle Creek's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Battle Creek's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Battle Creek, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battle Creek is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Battle Creek ranks 731st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 261.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Battle Creek's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.9%.

Battle Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Ida Grove (4.1% Multiracial), Danbury (0% Multiracial), Cushing (3.3% Multiracial), Holstein (0.8% Multiracial), and Ricketts (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.