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Benton Heights

County:
Berrien County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.859
State:
Michigan

Benton Heights is a CDP located in Berrien County, Michigan. Benton Heights has a 2026 population of 3,454. Benton Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton Heights is $33,542 with a poverty rate of 39.46%. The median age in Benton Heights is 30.9 years: 32.2 years for males, and 30.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males.

3.5K
Total Population
895
Density (mi²)
-39 -1.12%
Growth

Benton Heights Population

Benton Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,454-39-1.12%
20253,493-40-1.13%

Median Age

Overall: 30.9 years
Female: 30.8 years
Male: 32.2 years

Benton Heights Adults

There are 2,238 adults, (361 of whom are seniors) in Benton Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,600 (52%)
Male: 1,478 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton Heights includes 51.46% Black or African American, 25.7% White, 13.74% other race, 3.64% Native American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,58451.46%
White79125.7%
Other race42313.74%
Two or more races1183.83%
Native American1123.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander290.94%
Asian210.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race42313.74%
Native American832.7%
White511.66%
Black or African American200.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,56450.81%
White74024.04%
Two or more races1183.83%
Native American290.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander290.94%
Asian210.68%

Benton Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton Heights ' average per capita income is $30,139. Household income levels show a median of $33,542. The poverty rate stands at 39.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,250-
Families$45,608$56,467
Households$33,542$42,058
Non Families$18,854$25,455

$30,139

Average Income

$33,542

Median Household Income

39.46%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)