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Compare Battle Creek to Detroit
This post compares Battle Creek, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Battle Creek (city) | Detroit (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,505 | 679,865 |
| Income (median) | $40,780 | $32,512 |
| Home Value (median) | $80,700 | $42,800 |
| White | 71% | 14% |
| Black | 18% | 79% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 31% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 34 |
| Rentals | 40% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Battle Creek or Detroit?
A: Battle Creek has a much smaller population count than Detroit: 51505 compared with 679865 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Battle Creek or in Detroit?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Battle Creek.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Battle Creek or Detroit?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Battle Creek.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Detroit does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Battle Creek versus 51% for Detroit.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Battle Creek may include: Roseville, Taylor, and Lincoln-Park.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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