Battle Creek, MI population by race
The table below shows Battle Creek's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,610 | 65.96% |
| Black or African American | 8,528 | 16.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 332 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 2,466 | 4.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | - |
| Some other race | 1,178 | 2.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,354 | 10.20% |
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Battle Creek population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Battle Creek has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Battle Creek's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Battle Creek population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 65.96% are white, 16.25% are Black or African American, 0.63% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.70% are Asian, 2.25% are some other race and 10.20% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Battle Creek, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in Battle Creek is White with a population of 34,610 (65.96% of the total population).
Battle Creek 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Battle Creek is White with a population of 34,610 (65.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,354 (10.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Battle Creek, MI
By ethnicity, 4,235 (8.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 48,234 (91.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Battle Creek, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 33,311 (69.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Battle Creek, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Battle Creek's Non-Hispanic population.
Battle Creek Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 33,311 | 69.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 8,495 | 17.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 122 | 0.25% |
| Asian alone | 2,466 | 5.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 202 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,637 | 7.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Battle Creek, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,162 (74.66% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Battle Creek, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Battle Creek's Hispanic population.
Battle Creek Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,162 | 74.66% |
| Puerto Rican | 328 | 7.74% |
| Cuban | 57 | 1.35% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 688 | 16.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Battle Creek, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.07% of Battle Creek population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Battle Creek, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,162 (74.66% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Battle Creek, MI have?
Battle Creek, MI has 8,528 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Battle Creek is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Battle Creek, MI?
With 91.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Battle Creek.
That being said, with a 16.25% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Battle Creek.
What is the majority race in Battle Creek, MI?
With a population of 34,610 (65.96% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Battle Creek.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Battle Creek, with 16.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
