Battle Creek city, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Battle Creek city is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 1,478. It ranks as the 84th most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Battle Creek city is 35.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.1 years. With 30.9% of the population under 18, Battle Creek city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Battle Creek city is $93,750. This is 25% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $188,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Battle Creek city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Battle Creek city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Battle Creek city, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.