Benton Harbor, Michigan Population 2022
Benton Harbor is a city located in Berrien County Michigan. Benton Harbor has a 2020 population of 9,552. Benton Harbor is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,028 in 2010.
The average household income in Benton Harbor is $32,236 with a poverty rate of 45.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $644 per month, and the median house value is $63,300. The median age in Benton Harbor is 33.7 years, 30.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Benton Harbor Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton Harborwas:
- Black or African American: 84.72%
- White: 12.16%
- Two or more races: 2.82%
- Other race: 0.29%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 152,623 | -389 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 153,012 | -389 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 153,401 | -389 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 153,790 | -338 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 154,128 | -197 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 154,325 | -697 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 155,022 | -955 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 155,977 | -152 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 156,129 | -492 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 156,621 | -264 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 156,885 | 148 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 156,737 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,339 | 84.72% |
| White | 1,197 | 12.16% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 2.82% |
| Some Other Race | 29 | 0.29% |
Benton Harbor Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,143 | 2.35 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 1,815 | 1.11 | 29.3 |
| Female | 1,274 | 3.43 | 19.8 |
| Married | 787 | 3.2 | 77.6 |
| Male | 267 | 3.04 | 44.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 501 | 8.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,092 | 17.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,082 | 34.26% |
| Some College | 1,398 | 23.00% |
| Associates Degree | 510 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 329 | 5.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 2.72% |
Benton Harbor Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,154 | 3,706 | 336 |
| White | 700 | 616 | 158 |
| Hispanic | 184 | 126 | |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 54 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.57%.
$20,540
Average Earnings
$20,639
Average Male
$20,393
Average Female
Benton Harbor Language by Age
Benton Harbor Language
95.96% of Benton Harbor residents speak only English, while 4.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
Benton Harbor Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,294 | 3,907 | 47.11% |
| White | 914 | 283 | 30.96% |
| Hispanic | 513 | 240 | 46.78% |
| Multiple | 274 | 196 | 71.53% |
| Other | 3 | NaN% |
45.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.46%
Male Poverty Rate
48.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton Harbor
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Harbor is Multiple, with 71.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Harbor is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.33%.
Benton Harbor Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Harbor Married by Age and Sex
Benton Harbor Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Benton Harbor Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 193 | 3.25% |
| White | 23 | 2.37% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.10% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.33% |
Benton Harbor Veterans by Education
28.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
14%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.35%
Born in Benton Harbor
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.55% of Benton Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 73.35% having been born in Michigan. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,552 | -63 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 9,615 | -63 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 9,678 | -63 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 9,741 | -63 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 9,804 | -49 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 9,853 | -47 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 9,900 | -60 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 9,960 | -66 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 10,026 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 10,035 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,050 | -13 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 10,063 | 35 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 10,028 | -1,154 | -1.08% |
| 2000 | 11,182 | -1,636 | -1.36% |
| 1990 | 12,818 | -1,889 | -1.37% |
| 1980 | 14,707 | -1,774 | -1.13% |
| 1970 | 16,481 | -2,655 | -1.48% |
| 1960 | 19,136 | 367 | 0.19% |
| 1950 | 18,769 | 2,101 | 1.19% |
| 1940 | 16,668 | 1,234 | 0.77% |
| 1930 | 15,434 | 3,201 | 2.35% |
| 1920 | 12,233 | 3,048 | 2.91% |
| 1910 | 9,185 | 2,623 | 3.42% |
| 1900 | 6,562 | 2,870 | 5.92% |
| 1890 | 3,692 | 0.00% |