Battle Creek, MI Demographics
A map of Battle Creek's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 32,621 | 61.9% |
Black | 9,306 | 17.7% |
Hispanic | 4,063 | 7.7% |
Multiracial | 3,479 | 6.6% |
Asian | 2,670 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 582 | 1.1% |
Battle Creek, Michigan had a population of 52,721 in 2020. It was 61.9% White, 17.7% Black, 5.1% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Battle Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is the 24th most populous. 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's White Population
32,621 residents of Battle Creek identify as White, or 61.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Battle Creek slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is ranked #695 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Battle Creek is less White than neighboring Springfield (66.1% White), Level Park-Oak Park (84.8% White), Brownlee Park (84.4% White), Climax (94.2% White), and Augusta (87.5% White).
Battle Creek's Black Population
9,306 residents of Battle Creek identify as Black, or 17.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Battle Creek roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Battle Creek is more Black than neighboring Springfield (10.4% Black), Level Park-Oak Park (4.6% Black), Brownlee Park (4.4% Black), Climax (0.4% Black), and Augusta (2.1% Black).
Battle Creek's Asian Population
2,670 residents of Battle Creek identify as Asian, or 5.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Battle Creek roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Battle Creek is more Asian than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (1.1% Asian), Brownlee Park (0% Asian), Climax (0.1% Asian), and Augusta (0.6% Asian). Battle Creek is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (9.2% Asian).
Battle Creek's Hispanic Population
4,063 residents of Battle Creek identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Battle Creek roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Battle Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (6.1% Hispanic), Level Park-Oak Park (4.1% Hispanic), Brownlee Park (4.4% Hispanic), Climax (1.8% Hispanic), and Augusta (3.4% Hispanic).
Battle Creek's Native American/Other Population
582 residents of Battle Creek identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Battle Creek roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Battle Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.7% Native American/Other), Level Park-Oak Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Brownlee Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Climax (0.6% Native American/Other), and Augusta (0.3% Native American/Other).
Battle Creek's Multiracial Population
3,479 residents of Battle Creek identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Battle Creek roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Battle Creek is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Battle Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (4.6% Multiracial), Brownlee Park (6.3% Multiracial), Climax (2.8% Multiracial), and Augusta (6.1% Multiracial). Battle Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (7.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.