Battle Lake, MN Demographics

The total population of Battle Lake is estimated to be 744 with 357 males (47.98%) and 387 females (52.02%). There are 30 more females than males in Battle Lake.
The median household income in Battle Lake was $56,250 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,629(4.90%) from $53,621 in 2020. This income is 75.40% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Battle Lake sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $137,141. Overall, the median household income for the city of Battle Lake stands at $56,250.
In Battle Lake, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,140 for males and $19,767 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $71,460 for males and $36,144 for females.
In Battle Lake, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $56,677.
In 2022, the population of Battle Lake was 867, a 0.58% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Battle Lake's population was 862, an increase of 0.35% compared to a population of 859 in 2020.
The median age in Battle Lake, MN is 58.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 10.70% were under the age of 15, 14.98% aged 15 to 29, 32.42% aged 30 to 64, 30.73% aged 65 to 84, and 11.16% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Battle Lake population: 97.25% are White, 1.22% are Black or African American and 1.53% are multiracial.