Benton Harbor, Michigan Population 2023

8,811

Benton Harbor is a city located in Berrien County Michigan. Benton Harbor has a 2023 population of 8,811. Benton Harbor is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,069 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton Harbor is $37,659 with a poverty rate of 43.6%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Benton Harbor is 34 years, 32.9 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.

Benton Harbor Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton Harbor was:

  • Black or African American: 87.33%
  • White: 10.95%
  • Two or more races: 1.29%
  • Other race: 0.44%
  • Native American:
  • Asian:
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander:
Land Area (mi²)
4.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,011.20/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.96% (-85)
Growth Since 2020
-2.84% (-258)
The current population of Benton Harbor, Michigan is 8,811 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 9,069.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Population 2023

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,00987.33%
White1,00410.95%
Two or more races1181.29%
Other race400.44%
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
showing: 7 rows

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Benton Harbor Population by Race

Benton Harbor Population Pyramid 2023

Benton Harbor Median Age

34

Total

32.9

Male

35.4

Female

Benton Harbor Adults

There are 6,716 adults, (821 of whom are seniors) in Benton Harbor.

Benton Harbor Age Dependency

55.6

Age Dependency Ratio

13.9

Old Age Dependency Ratio

41.6

Child Dependency Ratio

Benton Harbor Sex Ratio

Female5,05255.09%
Male4,11944.91%

Benton Harbor Population by Age

Benton Harbor Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4,0412.2434.365.7
Female1,7192.7125.174.9
Non Family1,5091.1130.669.4
Married5863.3468.331.7
Male2273.3541.958.1
showing: 5 rows

2.71

Average Family Size

2.24

Average Household Size

34.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Benton Harbor Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Benton Harbor Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Benton Harbor Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.78%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.17%.

Benton Harbor Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$19,714

Average Earnings

$25,158

Average Male

$17,220

Average Female

Benton Harbor Earnings by Educational Attainment

Benton Harbor Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Benton Harbor Language

94.17% of Benton Harbor residents speak only English, while 5.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.21% of the population.

Benton Harbor Language

Benton Harbor Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black7,9553,53144.39%
White77529838.45%
Hispanic30111839.2%
Multiple1114237.84%
Other403895%
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43.6%

Overall Poverty Rate

38.76%

Male Poverty Rate

47.5%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benton Harbor

The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Harbor is Other, with 95% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Harbor is Multiple, with 37.84% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.6%.

Benton Harbor Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade61.5%
Some College45.53%
High School30.26%
Bachelors or Greater13.42%
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Benton Harbor Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed78.33%
Male Unemployed75.58%
Female Employed31.84%
Male Employed8.94%
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Benton Harbor Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Benton Harbor Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Benton Harbor Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

18.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

19.8%

Male Marriage Rate

17.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Benton Harbor Married by Age and Sex

male

female

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Benton Harbor Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

274

Number of Veterans

147

Male Veterans

127

Female Veterans

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Benton Harbor Veterans by War

count

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Benton Harbor Veterans by Age

count

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Benton Harbor Veterans by Race

Benton Harbor Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

20.8%

Veteran Poverty Rate

17.52%

Veteran Disability Rate

Benton Harbor Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

62.6%

Labor Force Participation

50.8%

Employment Rate

18.9%

Unemployment Rate

Benton Harbor Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Benton Harbor Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Benton Harbor Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

76.66%

Born in Benton Harbor

99.49%

Native Born

1.54%

Foreign Born

0.79%

Non Citizen

0.75%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.49% of Benton Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 76.66% having been born in Michigan. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Benton Harbor Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
18903,692-4,6230.59%
19006,5622,8705.92%
19109,1852,6233.42%
192012,2333,0482.91%
193015,4343,2012.35%
194016,6681,2340.77%
195018,7692,1011.19%
196019,1363670.19%
197016,481-2,655-1.48%
198014,707-1,774-1.13%
199012,818-1,889-1.37%
200011,182-1,636-1.36%
201010,038
20119,944-94-0.94%
20129,850-94-0.95%
20139,756-94-0.95%
20149,662-94-0.96%
20159,568-94-0.97%
20169,474-94-0.98%
20179,380-94-0.99%
20189,286-94-1%
20199,192-94-1.01%
20209,069-123-1.34%
20218,982-87-0.96%
20228,896-86-0.96%
20238,811-85-0.96%
20248,726-85-0.96%
20258,642-84-0.96%
20268,559-83-0.96%
20278,477-82-0.96%
20288,396-81-0.96%
20298,315-81-0.96%
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Benton Harbor Population by Year