Benton Harbor, Michigan
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Benton Harbor, Michigan, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,953 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $31,117 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 32.8 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.4% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $76,500 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $851 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 40.1% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 21.6% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 1.2% | 7.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 18.1 | 24.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 5.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 16.7% | 46.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 8.3% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 81.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 32.4 | 45.3 | 61.4 |
Age in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 32.8 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 30.8% | 21.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 13.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.0% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.5% | 25.6% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 10.3% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 3,624 | 4,076,369 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 68.0% | 62.4% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 47.5% | 27.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 51.3% | 16.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 28.0% | 30.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 56.4% | 34.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $18,667 | $40,735 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 42.1% | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 1.1% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 40.1% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 72.6% | 29.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 50.0% | 13.5% | n/a |
Housing in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 4,239 | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 72.8% | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 17.9% | 13.3% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 14.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,956.0 | 1,972.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 42.8% | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $911 | $2,904 | n/a |
Education in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 20.0% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 37.3% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 35.2% | 31.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.4% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 2.0% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 60.9% | 61.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 79.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 55.0% | 29.1% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 5.1% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 28.4% | 7.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Statistic | Benton Harbor | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 79.0% | 76.0% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.3% | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 0.9% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 93.6% | 89.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.3% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.4% | 8.5% | 16.7% |