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Battle Creek Michigan Household Income

The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Battle Creek Michigan metro area was $55,192 in 2021, the latest figures available. Battle Creek median household income is $8,306 lower than the median Michigan household income and $14,525 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Battle Creek median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Battle Creek are shown below.

Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.

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Real Median Household Income for Battle Creek Michigan

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $69,717 -1.64% +4.32%
Michigan $63,498 -1.42% +3.80%
Battle Creek $55,192 +1.16% +8.36%

Trends in Battle Creek, MI Real Median Household Income since 2005

The current median household income for Battle creek is $55,192. Real median household income peaked in 2006 at $58,491 and is now $3,299 (5.64%) lower. From a post peak low of $46,331 in 2012, real median household income for Battle creek has now grown by $8,861 (19.13%).

Real Median Household Income: Battle Creek, Michigan, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Battle Creek

Date US Michigan Battle Creek
2021 $69,717 $63,498 $55,192
2020 $70,877 $64,415 $54,558
2019 $69,638 $63,144 $51,986
2018 $66,828 $61,174 $50,932
2017 $66,687 $60,689 $50,163
2016 $65,052 $59,265 $51,825
2015 $63,784 $58,419 $49,270
2014 $61,468 $57,103 $52,797
2013 $60,869 $56,236 $51,864
2012 $60,732 $55,397 $46,331
2011 $60,969 $55,511 $46,680

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Battle Creek Family Income

The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Battle Creek was $72,379 in 2021. Compared to the median Michigan family income, Battle Creek median family income is $8,144 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Battle Creek will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Median Family Income for Battle Creek Michigan

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $85,806 -1.68% +4.09%
Michigan $80,523 -1.51% +3.60%
Battle Creek $72,379 -0.07% +14.91%

Trends in Battle Creek, MI Real Median Family Income since 2005

The current median family income for Battle creek is $72,379. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $72,427 and is now $48 (0.07%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Battle Creek, Michigan, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Battle Creek

Date US Michigan Battle Creek
2021 $85,806 $80,523 $72,379
2020 $87,269 $81,761 $72,427
2019 $85,780 $80,226 $69,957
2018 $82,434 $77,724 $62,988
2017 $81,669 $76,997 $63,611
2016 $80,231 $76,018 $68,154
2015 $78,061 $73,067 $59,529
2014 $75,505 $71,189 $61,886
2013 $74,593 $70,883 $62,967
2012 $73,920 $70,099 $59,994
2011 $74,192 $70,103 $61,032

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Battle Creek Per Capita Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Battle Creek was $31,145 in 2021. Compared to the median Michigan per capita income, Battle Creek median per capita income is $4,208 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Battle Creek will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Per Capita Income for Battle Creek Michigan

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $38,332 -1.03% +5.01%
Michigan $35,353 -1.02% +3.99%
Battle Creek $31,145 +0.32% +9.86%

Trends in Battle Creek, MI Real Per Capita Income since 2005

At $31,145, the per capita income for Battle creek was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.

Real Per Capita Income: Battle Creek, Michigan, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Battle Creek

Date US Michigan Battle Creek
2021 $38,332 $35,353 $31,145
2020 $38,730 $35,716 $31,045
2019 $37,803 $34,857 $29,858
2018 $36,503 $33,996 $28,351
2017 $35,807 $33,697 $28,834
2016 $35,145 $32,886 $28,510
2015 $34,284 $31,866 $26,094
2014 $33,094 $30,487 $26,544
2013 $32,833 $30,194 $27,339
2012 $32,297 $29,643 $25,541
2011 $32,243 $29,468 $27,498

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