Benton Heights, Michigan Population 2022
Benton Heights is a city located in Michigan. Benton Heights has a 2020 population of 3,566. Benton Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,652 in 2010.
The average household income in Benton Heights is $31,945 with a poverty rate of 45.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $465 per month, and the median house value is $66,900. The median age in Benton Heights is 27.8 years, 25.1 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
Benton Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton Heightswas:
- Black or African American: 55.82%
- White: 34.43%
- Other race: 6.67%
- Two or more races: 2.51%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,429 | 34.43% |
| Black or African American | 2,317 | 55.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race | 277 | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 2.51% |
Benton Heights Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,698 | 2.39 | 47.3 |
| Married | 263 | 3.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 195 | 3.8 | 56.4 |
| Female | 396 | 3.78 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 844 | 1.11 | 51.8 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 6.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 404 | 16.81% |
| High School Graduate | 742 | 30.87% |
| Some College | 911 | 37.90% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 1.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 3.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 2.37% |
Benton Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 257 | 80 | 31 |
| White | 858 | 757 | 68 |
| Black | 1,235 | 953 | 39 |
| Native American | 20 | 17 | |
| Other Race | 133 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.38%.
Benton Heights Language by Age
Benton Heights Language
88.20% of Benton Heights residents speak only English, while 11.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.23% of the population.
Benton Heights Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 104 | 72 | 69.23% |
| Black | 2,306 | 1,354 | 58.72% |
| Hispanic | 538 | 222 | 41.26% |
| White | 1,122 | 216 | 19.25% |
| Other | 194 | NaN% |
45.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.54%
Male Poverty Rate
47.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Heights is Multiple, with 69.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Heights is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.56%.
Benton Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.1%
Male Marriage Rate
22.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Heights Married by Age and Sex
Benton Heights Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Benton Heights Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 5.93% |
| Black | 187 | 12.77% |
| Native American | 2 | 10.00% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 12.50% |
Benton Heights Veterans by Education
29.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
87.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
42%
Labor Force Participation
34.8%
Employment Rate
17.1%
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
82.58%
Born in Benton Heights
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.35% of Benton Heights residents were born in the United States, with 82.58% having been born in Michigan. 2.07% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,084 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 4,041 | -43 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 3,998 | -43 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 3,955 | -43 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 3,912 | -43 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 3,869 | -43 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 3,826 | -43 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 3,783 | -43 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 3,740 | -43 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 3,697 | -43 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 3,652 | -45 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 3,609 | -43 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 3,566 | -43 | -1.19% |