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Metros where people in Battle Creek are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from Battle Creek, MI found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from Battle Creek, MI in the first quarter of 2021.
#16. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Started a new job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 10
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 9
--- #116 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 1 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 9
--- #116 most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 1 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
#15. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
- Started a new job in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI in Q1 2021: 7
--- #21 most common destination from South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
- Net job flow: 5 to South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI in Q1 2021: 7
--- #21 most common destination from South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
- Net job flow: 5 to South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
#14. Saginaw, MI
- Started a new job in Saginaw, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Saginaw, MI in Q1 2021: 19
--- #12 most common destination from Saginaw, MI
- Net job flow: 5 to Battle Creek, MI
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Saginaw, MI in Q1 2021: 19
--- #12 most common destination from Saginaw, MI
- Net job flow: 5 to Battle Creek, MI
#13. Toledo, OH
- Started a new job in Toledo, OH from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 15
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Toledo, OH in Q1 2021: 9
--- #25 (tie) most common destination from Toledo, OH
- Net job flow: 6 to Toledo, OH
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Toledo, OH in Q1 2021: 9
--- #25 (tie) most common destination from Toledo, OH
- Net job flow: 6 to Toledo, OH
#12. Elkhart-Goshen, IN
- Started a new job in Elkhart-Goshen, IN from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 15
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Elkhart-Goshen, IN in Q1 2021: 8
--- #20 most common destination from Elkhart-Goshen, IN
- Net job flow: 7 to Elkhart-Goshen, IN
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Elkhart-Goshen, IN in Q1 2021: 8
--- #20 most common destination from Elkhart-Goshen, IN
- Net job flow: 7 to Elkhart-Goshen, IN
#11. Monroe, MI
- Started a new job in Monroe, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 21
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Monroe, MI in Q1 2021: 14
--- #8 most common destination from Monroe, MI
- Net job flow: 7 to Monroe, MI
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Monroe, MI in Q1 2021: 14
--- #8 most common destination from Monroe, MI
- Net job flow: 7 to Monroe, MI
#10. Muskegon, MI
- Started a new job in Muskegon, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 25
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Muskegon, MI in Q1 2021: 20
--- #6 most common destination from Muskegon, MI
- Net job flow: 5 to Muskegon, MI
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Muskegon, MI in Q1 2021: 20
--- #6 most common destination from Muskegon, MI
- Net job flow: 5 to Muskegon, MI
#9. Niles, MI
- Started a new job in Niles, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 30
--- 1.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Niles, MI in Q1 2021: 29
--- #13 most common destination from Niles, MI
- Net job flow: 1 to Niles, MI
--- 1.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Niles, MI in Q1 2021: 29
--- #13 most common destination from Niles, MI
- Net job flow: 1 to Niles, MI
#8. Flint, MI
- Started a new job in Flint, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 36
--- 2.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Flint, MI in Q1 2021: 37
--- #10 most common destination from Flint, MI
- Net job flow: 1 to Battle Creek, MI
--- 2.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Flint, MI in Q1 2021: 37
--- #10 most common destination from Flint, MI
- Net job flow: 1 to Battle Creek, MI
#7. Ann Arbor, MI
- Started a new job in Ann Arbor, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 38
--- 2.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Ann Arbor, MI in Q1 2021: 46
--- #12 most common destination from Ann Arbor, MI
- Net job flow: 8 to Battle Creek, MI
--- 2.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Ann Arbor, MI in Q1 2021: 46
--- #12 most common destination from Ann Arbor, MI
- Net job flow: 8 to Battle Creek, MI
#6. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 43
--- 2.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 17
--- #96 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 26 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
--- 2.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 17
--- #96 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 26 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
#5. Jackson, MI
- Started a new job in Jackson, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 74
--- 4.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Jackson, MI in Q1 2021: 107
--- #7 most common destination from Jackson, MI
- Net job flow: 33 to Battle Creek, MI
--- 4.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Jackson, MI in Q1 2021: 107
--- #7 most common destination from Jackson, MI
- Net job flow: 33 to Battle Creek, MI
#4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI
- Started a new job in Lansing-East Lansing, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 165
--- 10.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 150
--- #7 most common destination from Lansing-East Lansing, MI
- Net job flow: 15 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
--- 10.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Lansing-East Lansing, MI in Q1 2021: 150
--- #7 most common destination from Lansing-East Lansing, MI
- Net job flow: 15 to Lansing-East Lansing, MI
#3. Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Started a new job in Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 236
--- 15.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI in Q1 2021: 265
--- #9 most common destination from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Net job flow: 29 to Battle Creek, MI
--- 15.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI in Q1 2021: 265
--- #9 most common destination from Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- Net job flow: 29 to Battle Creek, MI
#2. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Started a new job in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 291
--- 18.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI in Q1 2021: 284
--- #3 most common destination from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Net job flow: 7 to Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
--- 18.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI in Q1 2021: 284
--- #3 most common destination from Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Net job flow: 7 to Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
#1. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Started a new job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI from Battle Creek, MI in Q1 2021: 358
--- 22.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in Q1 2021: 358
--- #12 most common destination from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Net job flow: 0 to Battle Creek, MI
--- 22.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Battle Creek, MI from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI in Q1 2021: 358
--- #12 most common destination from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Net job flow: 0 to Battle Creek, MI
