Benton Harbor, Michigan

Population Data for Benton Harbor, MI:

Population – 35153
Male – 46.93 %
Female – 53.07 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 39.62 %
Hispanic – 2.64 %
African American – 57.14 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.36 %
Asian – 0.30 %

Geographic Data for Benton Harbor, Michigan:

Population Density – 506.68 per sq. mi
Elevation – 591 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benton Harbor:

In Elementary School – 5,310 (54.34 %)
In High School – 1,964 (20.10 %)
In College – 1,064 (10.89 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,448 (6.92 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,123 (5.36 %)
Some College, No Degree – 4,409 (21.06 %)
High School Graduate – 6,671 (31.86 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,990 (9.50 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benton Harbor, MI:

Percentage of People Employed – 53.34 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.79 %
Unemployment Level – 9.79 %

Median Household Income – $25,968.00
Average Household Size – 2.58

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.07 %
2 Vehicles – 26.35 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.63 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benton Harbor - $445 per month