Battle Creek, MI Demographics

A map of Battle Creek's Population by Race

Battle Creek, Michigan has an estimated population of 52,374, a less than 1% change from the 52,721 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 15.6% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, 8.2% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, and 0.9% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan 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 57.3% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Battle Creek is ranked the 24th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Battle Creek's White Population

32,482 residents of Battle Creek, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battle Creek is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Battle Creek ranks 696th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 62.0%.

Battle Creek is less White than neighboring Springfield (67.1% White), Level Park-Oak Park (85.1% White), Brownlee Park (92.5% White), Climax (92.7% White), and Augusta (89.6% White).

Battle Creek's Black Population

8,170 residents of Battle Creek, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battle Creek is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Battle Creek ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Battle Creek's population has decreased from 17.7% to 15.6%.

Battle Creek is more Black than neighboring Springfield (4.6% Black), Level Park-Oak Park (4.2% Black), Brownlee Park (4.2% Black), Climax (0% Black), and Augusta (0.9% Black).

Battle Creek's Asian Population

2,554 residents of Battle Creek, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battle Creek is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Battle Creek ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Asian residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Battle Creek is more Asian than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (0.3% Asian), Brownlee Park (0.4% Asian), Climax (0.3% Asian), and Augusta (0% Asian). Battle Creek is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (7.5% Asian).

Battle Creek's Hispanic Population

4,363 residents of Battle Creek, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battle Creek is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Battle Creek ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Battle Creek's population has increased from 7.7% to 8.3%.

Battle Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (5.7% Hispanic), Level Park-Oak Park (5.1% Hispanic), Brownlee Park (1.4% Hispanic), Climax (0.8% Hispanic), and Augusta (8% Hispanic).

Battle Creek's Native American/Other Population

493 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.9% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Battle Creek ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Battle Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Level Park-Oak Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Brownlee Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Augusta (0.4% Native American/Other). Battle Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Climax (1.4% Native American/Other).

Battle Creek's Multiracial Population

4,312 residents of Battle Creek, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battle Creek is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Battle Creek ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Battle Creek's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.2%.

Battle Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), Brownlee Park (1.1% Multiracial), Climax (4.8% Multiracial), and Augusta (1.2% Multiracial). Battle Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (14.3% 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.