Battle Creek, MI Employment

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15%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
24%
Household income NAT. AVG.
14%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$25,270$27,549$29,829
Median household income$42,285$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$60,066$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$25,953$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$32,205$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$25,579$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate4.0%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level22.7%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Battle Creek is 15% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Battle Creek is 24% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Battle Creek is 14% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Battle Creek is 50% higher than the national average

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      $28,187 $42,285 $84,570
      City
      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Battle Creek median earnings by income bracket

      Battle Creek employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.1%5.1%
      Manufacturing sector31.8%31.8%
      Financial & insurance services2.5%2.5%
      Wholesale & retail services12.1%12.1%
      Public administration3.7%3.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.9%4.9%
      Education, health & social services9.7%9.7%
      Other29.1%29.1%

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      Battle Creek, MI51,084$42,28523.6%

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      Source: The Battle Creek, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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