Battle Creek, NE Demographics
A map of Battle Creek's Population by Race
Battle Creek, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,456, a large increase from the 1,194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 12.2% in 2020 and 10.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Battle Creek is ranked the 87th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Battle Creek's White Population
1,378 residents of Battle Creek, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Battle Creek is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Battle Creek ranks 167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. White residents' share of Battle Creek's population has increased from 93.6% to 94.6%.
Battle Creek is more White than neighboring Norfolk (77.9% White), Hadar (91.3% White), and Madison (33.6% White). Battle Creek is less White than neighboring Meadow Grove (96% White), and Pierce (94.7% White).
Battle Creek's Black Population
6 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Battle Creek is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Battle Creek ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Battle Creek is more Black than neighboring Meadow Grove (0% Black), Hadar (0% Black), Pierce (0% Black), and Madison (0.1% Black). Battle Creek is less Black than neighboring Norfolk (1% Black).
Battle Creek's Asian Population
3 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Battle Creek is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Battle Creek ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Battle Creek is more Asian than neighboring Meadow Grove (0% Asian), and Hadar (0% Asian). Battle Creek is less Asian than neighboring Norfolk (1% Asian), Pierce (0.4% Asian), and Madison (8.2% Asian).
Battle Creek's Hispanic Population
21 residents of Battle Creek, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Battle Creek is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Battle Creek ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Battle Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Battle Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Meadow Grove (1.7% Hispanic), Norfolk (15.5% Hispanic), Hadar (7.6% Hispanic), Pierce (1.5% Hispanic), and Madison (54.6% Hispanic).
Battle Creek's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Battle Creek, or 0.2% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Battle Creek ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Battle Creek's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.2%.
Battle Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadow Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Hadar (0% Native American/Other). Battle Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norfolk (1.1% Native American/Other), Pierce (0.9% Native American/Other), and Madison (2.1% Native American/Other).
Battle Creek's Multiracial Population
45 residents of Battle Creek, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Battle Creek is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Battle Creek ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Battle Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Battle Creek's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.
Battle Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Meadow Grove (2.3% Multiracial), Hadar (1.1% Multiracial), Pierce (2.6% Multiracial), and Madison (1.4% Multiracial). Battle Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Norfolk (3.5% 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.