Battle Lake City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 686 people, 327 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The population density was 571.3 people per square mile (220.58/kmē), making its Minnesota's 464th most densely populated city. There were 407 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile (130.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.1 persons, and the average family size was 2.79 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 21.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median age is 48 years, The median age of males was 43.8 years, for females the median age was 53.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 98.54% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 0.44% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.58% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25000, making its Minnesota's 90th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36250, making it the 193rd lowest city by median family income in Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $17269, making it the 404th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Minnesota. The median income is $15000, Males had a median income of $22656 versus $10066 for females.
In 2000, 158 pupils and students, of which 78 are male and 80 are female, 23.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 8 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 91 elementary school, 27 high school and 30 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 686 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 754 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 753 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 751 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 762 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 773 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 774 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 777 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 778 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 775 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 772 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 46 | 45 | 91 |
| High school | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake city, Minnesota | $25000 | $36250 | $17269 |
| Otter Tail County, Minnesota | $35395 | $42740 | $18014 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |