Benton Harbor, Michigan Population 2024

8,797

Benton Harbor is a city located in Berrien County Michigan. Benton Harbor has a 2024 population of 8,797. Benton Harbor is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,089 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton Harbor is $41,132 with a poverty rate of 44.2%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Benton Harbor is 33.6 years, 29.6 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.

Benton Harbor Demographics

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

  • Black or African American: 87.39%
  • White: 9.2%
  • Two or more races: 2.85%
  • Other race: 0.57%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
4.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,008.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.21% (-292)
The current population of Benton Harbor, Michigan is 8,797 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 9,089.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,95387.39%
White8379.2%
Two or more races2592.85%
Other race520.57%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

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 2024

Benton Harbor Median Age

33.6

Total

29.6

Male

37.4

Female

Benton Harbor Adults

There are 6,527 adults, (833 of whom are seniors) in Benton Harbor.

Benton Harbor Age Dependency

59.8

Age Dependency Ratio

14.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

45.2

Child Dependency Ratio

Benton Harbor Sex Ratio

Female4,87753.59%
Male4,22446.41%

Benton Harbor Population by Age

Benton Harbor Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All3,8672.3236.963.1
Female1,8122.8923.876.2
Non Family1,3351.1434.565.5
Married5263.1178.921.1
Male1943.0461.338.7

2.78

Average Family Size

2.32

Average Household Size

36.9%

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 2+ races people with a rate of 92.86%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.82%.

Benton Harbor Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$20,959

Average Earnings

$29,738

Average Male

$16,795

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

95.08% of Benton Harbor residents speak only English, while 4.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.9% of the population.

Benton Harbor Language

Benton Harbor Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black7,9063,52144.54%
White65827441.64%
Hispanic25211445.24%
Multiple25410340.55%
Other524790.38%

44.2%

Overall Poverty Rate

35.85%

Male Poverty Rate

51.29%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benton Harbor

The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Harbor is Other, with 90.38% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Harbor is Multiple, with 40.55% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.66%.

Benton Harbor Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade63.4%
Some College48.18%
High School27.2%
Bachelors or Greater7.04%

Benton Harbor Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed85%
Male Unemployed62.45%
Female Employed34.52%
Male Employed4.51%

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

16.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

19.7%

Male Marriage Rate

14.6%

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

268

Number of Veterans

143

Male Veterans

125

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

19.03%

Veteran Poverty Rate

13.81%

Veteran Disability Rate

Benton Harbor Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

63.3%

Labor Force Participation

50.5%

Employment Rate

20.2%

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

77.45%

Born in Benton Harbor

99.35%

Native Born

0.65%

Foreign Born

0.43%

Non Citizen

0.22%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.35% of Benton Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 77.45% having been born in Michigan. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.

Benton Harbor Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20298,432-73-0.86%
20288,505-73-0.85%
20278,578-73-0.84%
20268,651-73-0.84%
20258,724-73-0.83%
20248,797-73-0.82%
20238,870-73-0.82%
20228,943-68-0.75%
20219,011-78-0.86%
20209,089-646-6.64%
20199,735-73-0.74%
20189,808-51-0.52%
20179,859-44-0.44%
20169,903-61-0.61%
20159,964-63-0.63%
201410,027-7-0.07%
201310,034-13-0.13%
201210,047-11-0.11%
201110,058360.36%
201010,02200%
200011,182-1,636-12.76%
199012,818-1,889-12.84%
198014,707-1,774-10.76%
197016,481-2,655-13.87%
196019,1363671.96%
195018,7692,10112.6%
194016,6681,2348%
193015,4343,20126.17%
192012,2333,04833.18%
19109,1852,62339.97%
19006,5622,87077.74%
18903,692-4,740-56.21%
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Benton Harbor Population by Year