Benton Harbor, MI

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9,101
TOTAL POPULATION
4,224
MALE POPULATION
4,877
FEMALE POPULATION
86.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,393
PER CAPITA INCOME
$27,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,592
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,345
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
20.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Benton Harbor Zip Codes

Benton Harbor Area Codes

Race in Benton Harbor

The most populous races in Benton Harbor are Black / African American (7,953 | 87.4%), White / Caucasian (837 | 9.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (280 | 3.1%).
Race in Benton Harbor
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American7,95387.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2803.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian8379.2%
Two or more Races2592.9%
Some other Race520.6%
Total9,101100.0%

Ancestry in Benton Harbor

The most populous ancestries reported in Benton Harbor are Subsaharan African (1,119 | 12.3%), African (1,113 | 12.2%), American (204 | 2.2%), Mexican (203 | 2.2%), and English (152 | 1.7%), together accounting for 30.7% of all Benton Harbor residents.
Ancestry in Benton Harbor
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,11312.2%
American2042.2%
Blackfeet620.7%
Canadian10.0%
Cherokee50.1%
Chippewa300.3%
Cuban610.7%
Dutch350.4%
English1521.7%
Finnish580.6%
French310.3%
French Canadian110.1%
German1281.4%
Irish1341.5%
Italian210.2%
Mexican2032.2%
Nigerian60.1%
Polish20.0%
Puerto Rican20.0%
Russian60.1%
Scotch-Irish90.1%
Seminole200.2%
Slovak1171.3%
Spanish140.2%
Subsaharan African1,11912.3%
Swedish220.2%
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Immigrants in Benton Harbor

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benton Harbor came from Canada (38 | 0.4%), Central America (17 | 0.2%), Latin America (17 | 0.2%), Mexico (17 | 0.2%), and Africa (4 | 0.0%), together accounting for 1.0% of all Benton Harbor residents.
Immigrants in Benton Harbor
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa40.0%
Canada380.4%
Central America170.2%
Eastern Africa40.0%
Latin America170.2%
Mexico170.2%
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Sex and Age in Benton Harbor

Sex and Age in Benton Harbor

The most populous age groups in Benton Harbor are 40 to 44 Years (436 | 10.3%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (548 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years324 (7.7%)287 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years397 (9.4%)305 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years363 (8.6%)340 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years434 (10.3%)419 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years298 (7.0%)303 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years323 (7.6%)443 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years191 (4.5%)251 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years125 (3.0%)216 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Years436 (10.3%)548 (11.2%)
45 to 49 Years295 (7.0%)486 (10.0%)
50 to 54 Years263 (6.2%)218 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years254 (6.0%)223 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years191 (4.5%)335 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years47 (1.1%)155 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years161 (3.8%)168 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years73 (1.7%)35 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years35 (0.8%)84 (1.7%)
85 Years and over14 (0.3%)61 (1.3%)
Total4,224 (100.0%)4,877 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benton Harbor

Median Family Size in Benton Harbor

The median family size in Benton Harbor is 2.78 persons per family, with married-couple families (526 | 20.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (194 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Benton Harbor
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple526 (20.8%)3.11
Single Male/Father194 (7.7%)2.68
Single Female/Mother1,812 (71.6%)2.69
Total Families2,532 (100.0%)2.78

Median Household Size in Benton Harbor

The median household size in Benton Harbor is 2.32 persons per household, with married-couple households (526 | 13.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (1,335 | 34.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Benton Harbor
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple526 (13.6%)3.11
Single Male/Father194 (5.0%)3.04
Single Female/Mother1,812 (46.9%)2.89
Non-family1,335 (34.5%)1.14
Total Households3,867 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton Harbor

Out of a total of 3,867 households in Benton Harbor, 2,532 (65.5%) are family households, while 1,335 (34.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 1,024, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,210.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton Harbor
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,210 (31.3%)
2-Person Households736 (19.0%)107 (2.8%)
3-Person Households1,024 (26.5%)18 (0.5%)
4-Person Households624 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households67 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households46 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households35 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,532 (65.5%)1,335 (34.5%)

Female Fertility in Benton Harbor

Fertility by Age in Benton Harbor

Average fertility rate in Benton Harbor is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 150.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years20 (11.4%)48.0
20 to 34 years150 (85.7%)150.0
35 to 50 years5 (2.9%)4.0
Total175 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton Harbor

10.3% of women with births (175) in Benton Harbor are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton Harbor
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (8.7%)137 (91.3%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (10.3%)157 (89.7%)

Fertility by Education in Benton Harbor

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benton Harbor
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School25 (14.3%)49.0
High School Diploma118 (67.4%)150.0
College or Associate's Degree32 (18.3%)26.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total175 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton Harbor

89.7% of women with births in Benton Harbor are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 34.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton Harbor
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree11 (34.4%)21 (65.6%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (10.3%)157 (89.7%)

Income in Benton Harbor

Income Overview in Benton Harbor

Per Capita Income in Benton Harbor is $18,393, while median incomes of families and households are $27,000 and $26,592 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,101$18,393
Median Family Income2,532$27,000
Mean Family Income2,532$40,544
Median Household Income3,867$26,592
Mean Household Income3,867$41,132
Income Deficit2,532$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,10137.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,10162.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,1010.53

Earnings by Sex in Benton Harbor

Average Earnings in Benton Harbor are $18,592, $26,677 for men and $16,572 for women, a difference of 37.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Benton Harbor
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,878 (42.8%)$26,677
Female2,506 (57.2%)$16,572
Total4,384 (100.0%)$18,592

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton Harbor

The most common earnings brackets in Benton Harbor are $2,499 or less for men (319 | 17.0%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (389 | 15.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton Harbor
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less319 (17.0%)112 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99977 (4.1%)116 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499131 (7.0%)174 (6.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99969 (3.7%)221 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49973 (3.9%)389 (15.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (0.7%)26 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49961 (3.3%)342 (13.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99949 (2.6%)109 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49919 (1.0%)98 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99973 (3.9%)164 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999206 (11.0%)97 (3.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999189 (10.1%)158 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999173 (9.2%)107 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99968 (3.6%)74 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99949 (2.6%)12 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99945 (2.4%)73 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99998 (5.2%)72 (2.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99968 (3.6%)25 (1.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (2.3%)5 (0.2%)
$100,000+54 (2.9%)132 (5.3%)
Total1,878 (100.0%)2,506 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton Harbor

Average earnings in Benton Harbor are $29,738 for men and $16,795 for women, a difference of 43.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,098, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,731. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $15,498.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton Harbor
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$27,731$21,377
College or Associate's Degree$35,577$15,498
Bachelor's Degree$72,098$35,250
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,738$16,795

Family Income in Benton Harbor

Family Income Brackets in Benton Harbor

According to the Benton Harbor family income data, there are 448 families falling into the $10,000 to $14,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 20 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Benton Harbor
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00032712.9%
$10,000 to $14,99944817.7%
$15,000 to $24,99942816.9%
$25,000 to $34,99943317.1%
$35,000 to $49,99929111.5%
$50,000 to $74,99929111.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991957.7%
$100,000 to $149,999562.2%
$150,000 to $199,999200.8%
$200,000+461.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton Harbor

6-person families (35 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Benton Harbor with $54,063 per family, while 2-person families (867 | 34.2%) have the highest median income of $13,464 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton Harbor
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families867 (34.2%)$26,929
3-Person Families1,136 (44.9%)$21,449
4-Person Families421 (16.6%)$33,447
5-Person Families38 (1.5%)$24,762
6-Person Families35 (1.4%)$54,063
7+ Person Families35 (1.4%)$0
Total2,532 (100.0%)$27,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton Harbor

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton Harbor
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners300 (11.8%)$0
1 Earner1,469 (58.0%)$20,599
2 Earners676 (26.7%)$47,500
3+ Earners87 (3.4%)$79,950
Total2,532 (100.0%)$27,000

Household Income in Benton Harbor

Household Income Brackets in Benton Harbor

With 742 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Benton Harbor, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 50 households (1.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Benton Harbor
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00052613.6%
$10,000 to $14,99974219.2%
$15,000 to $24,99959215.3%
$25,000 to $34,99959215.3%
$35,000 to $49,99951813.4%
$50,000 to $74,99943311.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991664.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991473.8%
$150,000 to $199,999501.3%
$200,000+972.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benton Harbor

The median household income in Benton Harbor is $26,592, with the highest median household income of $33,316 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,514 households (39.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,932, with 233 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Benton Harbor
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years233 (6.0%)$21,932
25 to 44 Years1,475 (38.1%)$22,289
45 to 64 Years1,514 (39.2%)$33,316
65+ Years645 (16.7%)$22,210
Total3,867 (100.0%)$26,592

Poverty in Benton Harbor

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Harbor

With 35.8% poverty level for males and 51.3% for females among the residents of Benton Harbor, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 214 males (66.0%) and 342 females (81.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years214 (66.0%)146 (50.9%)
5 Years32 (64.0%)29 (78.4%)
6 to 11 Years286 (62.6%)342 (81.6%)
12 to 14 Years132 (57.1%)69 (38.8%)
15 Years11 (12.6%)101 (75.4%)
16 and 17 Years6 (2.8%)52 (42.3%)
18 to 24 Years111 (26.9%)176 (37.9%)
25 to 34 Years31 (6.2%)476 (68.6%)
35 to 44 Years279 (50.4%)387 (50.6%)
45 to 54 Years104 (19.4%)242 (34.4%)
55 to 64 Years160 (36.0%)230 (41.2%)
65 to 74 Years81 (38.9%)174 (53.9%)
75 Years and over36 (29.5%)72 (40.0%)
Total1,483 (35.8%)2,496 (51.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Harbor

According to the poverty statistics in Benton Harbor, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 65.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (34.0%)141 (49.1%)
5 Years18 (36.0%)8 (21.6%)
6 to 11 Years171 (37.4%)77 (18.4%)
12 to 14 Years99 (42.9%)109 (61.2%)
15 Years76 (87.4%)33 (24.6%)
16 and 17 Years208 (97.2%)71 (57.7%)
18 to 24 Years301 (73.1%)289 (62.2%)
25 to 34 Years468 (93.8%)218 (31.4%)
35 to 44 Years274 (49.5%)377 (49.3%)
45 to 54 Years431 (80.6%)462 (65.6%)
55 to 64 Years285 (64.0%)328 (58.8%)
65 to 74 Years127 (61.1%)149 (46.1%)
75 Years and over86 (70.5%)108 (60.0%)
Total2,654 (64.1%)2,370 (48.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton Harbor

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Benton Harbor show that 12.6% or 66 of the total 526 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 63.6%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.9%, which includes 6 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton Harbor
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children325 (91.8%)29 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children117 (95.1%)6 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children12 (36.4%)21 (63.6%)
5 or more Children6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Total460 (87.5%)66 (12.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton Harbor

According to the poverty data in Benton Harbor, 20.1% or 39 single-father households and 60.0% or 1,088 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 925 households (69.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton Harbor
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)92 (31.7%)
1 or 2 Children9 (8.3%)925 (69.4%)
3 or 4 Children30 (100.0%)71 (37.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (20.1%)1,088 (60.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton Harbor

The poverty data for Benton Harbor shows that 66 of the married-couple family households (12.6%) and 1,127 of the single-parent households (56.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (63.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 934 household (64.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton Harbor
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children29 (8.2%)92 (26.6%)
1 or 2 Children6 (4.9%)934 (64.9%)
3 or 4 Children21 (63.6%)101 (45.9%)
5 or more Children10 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (12.6%)1,127 (56.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Benton Harbor

Employment by Class of Employer in Benton Harbor

Among the 3,351 employed individuals in Benton Harbor, private company employees (2,449 | 73.1%), not-for-profit organizations (287 | 8.6%), and local government employees (222 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Benton Harbor
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,44973.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)702.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1665.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2878.6%
Local Government Employees2226.6%
State Government Employees1494.4%
Federal Government Employees80.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,351100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benton Harbor

According to the labor force statistics for Benton Harbor, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,864), 63.3% or 4,345 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.2% or 878 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.2% or 1,208 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 43.9% or 239 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years336 (53.2%)142 (42.3%)
20 to 24 Years432 (71.9%)106 (24.5%)
25 to 29 Years545 (71.1%)239 (43.9%)
30 to 34 Years343 (77.6%)27 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,208 (91.2%)261 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years899 (71.2%)59 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years194 (40.7%)31 (16.0%)
60 to 64 Years231 (43.9%)13 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years107 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,345 (63.3%)878 (20.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton Harbor

According to labor force statistics for Benton Harbor, 71.3% of individuals (3,421) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,798) are in the labor force, with 18.4% or 629 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 358 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 49.3% or 306 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton Harbor
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School621 (62.7%)488 (49.3%)
High School Diploma978 (59.4%)133 (8.1%)
College / Associate Degree1,464 (83.3%)267 (15.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher358 (88.6%)25 (6.1%)
Total3,421 (71.3%)883 (18.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benton Harbor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton Harbor are Community & Social Service (188 | 5.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (170 | 4.9%), Education Instruction & Library (138 | 4.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (114 | 3.3%), and Health Technologists (106 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Benton Harbor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton Harbor, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), and Architecture & Engineering (59.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.8%), Business & Financial (81.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Benton Harbor
OccupationMaleFemale
Management40 (38.5%)64 (61.5%)
Business & Financial15 (19.0%)64 (81.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science83 (72.8%)31 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering46 (59.7%)31 (40.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 77 (41.0%)111 (59.0%)
Education, Arts & Media14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library53 (38.4%)85 (61.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating37 (21.8%)133 (78.2%)
Health Technologists14 (13.2%)92 (86.8%)
Total (Category)252 (38.5%)403 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)1,419 (41.0%)2,045 (59.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Benton Harbor are Food Preparation & Serving (450 | 13.0%), Healthcare Support (261 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (199 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (145 | 4.2%), and Security & Protection (14 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Benton Harbor

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Benton Harbor, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (39.1%), Personal Care & Service (26.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (82.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Benton Harbor
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support47 (18.0%)214 (82.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving176 (39.1%)274 (60.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance44 (22.1%)155 (77.9%)
Personal Care & Service38 (26.2%)107 (73.8%)
Total (Category)305 (28.5%)764 (71.5%)
Total (Overall)1,419 (41.0%)2,045 (59.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benton Harbor are Office & Administration (534 | 15.4%), and Sales & Related (434 | 12.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Benton Harbor

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Benton Harbor
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related164 (37.8%)270 (62.2%)
Office & Administration120 (22.5%)414 (77.5%)
Total (Category)284 (29.3%)684 (70.7%)
Total (Overall)1,419 (41.0%)2,045 (59.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benton Harbor are Construction & Extraction (63 | 1.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (45 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Benton Harbor

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Benton Harbor
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction58 (92.1%)5 (7.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)116 (95.9%)5 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)1,419 (41.0%)2,045 (59.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benton Harbor are Production (459 | 13.3%), Material Moving (124 | 3.6%), and Transportation (68 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Benton Harbor

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Benton Harbor
OccupationMaleFemale
Production384 (83.7%)75 (16.3%)
Transportation21 (30.9%)47 (69.1%)
Material Moving57 (46.0%)67 (54.0%)
Total (Category)462 (71.0%)189 (29.0%)
Total (Overall)1,419 (41.0%)2,045 (59.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton Harbor

Employment Industries in Benton Harbor

The major employment industries in Benton Harbor include Health Care & Social Assistance (765 | 22.1%), Manufacturing (646 | 18.6%), Retail Trade (468 | 13.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (398 | 11.5%), and Educational Services (274 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Benton Harbor

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton Harbor

The Benton Harbor industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton Harbor
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction82 (94.3%)5 (5.8%)
Manufacturing475 (73.5%)171 (26.5%)
Wholesale Trade55 (69.6%)24 (30.4%)
Retail Trade151 (32.3%)317 (67.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing73 (59.4%)50 (40.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support30 (27.5%)79 (72.5%)
Educational Services49 (17.9%)225 (82.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance99 (12.9%)666 (87.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services226 (56.8%)172 (43.2%)
Public Administration65 (69.2%)29 (30.8%)
Total1,419 (41.0%)2,045 (59.0%)

Education in Benton Harbor

School Enrollment in Benton Harbor

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,244 students in Benton Harbor are high school (772 | 34.4%), elementary school (486 | 21.7%), and middle school (403 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in Benton Harbor
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1155.1%
Kindergarten2029.0%
Elementary School48621.7%
Middle School40318.0%
High School77234.4%
College / Undergraduate24510.9%
Graduate / Professional210.9%
Total2,244100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton Harbor

Out of a total of 2,244 students who are enrolled in schools in Benton Harbor, 148 (6.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,096 (93.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (24.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 202 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton Harbor
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds76 (85.4%)13 (14.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old536 (98.2%)10 (1.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds650 (93.8%)43 (6.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds392 (95.6%)18 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds137 (79.2%)36 (20.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds81 (79.4%)21 (20.6%)
35 Years and over22 (75.9%)7 (24.1%)
Total2,096 (93.4%)148 (6.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton Harbor

Business (143 | 28.2%), education (120 | 23.7%), social sciences (48 | 9.5%), arts & humanities (48 | 9.5%), and science & technology (38 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 507 individuals in Benton Harbor who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton Harbor
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences102.0%
Psychology193.7%
Social Sciences489.5%
Engineering71.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology387.5%
Business14328.2%
Education12023.7%
Literature & Languages234.5%
Liberal Arts & History203.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications316.1%
Arts & Humanities489.5%
Total507100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benton Harbor

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton Harbor

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benton Harbor are males with 1 vehicle (632, accounting for 45.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (1,079, making up 32.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton Harbor
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle324 (23.4%)187 (9.6%)
1 Vehicle632 (45.6%)1,079 (55.4%)
2 Vehicles286 (20.6%)571 (29.3%)
3 Vehicles133 (9.6%)112 (5.8%)
4 Vehicles12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,387 (100.0%)1,949 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benton Harbor

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benton Harbor are 10 to 14 minutes (956 commuters, 30.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (714 commuters, 22.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (444 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Benton Harbor
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2197.0%
5 to 9 Minutes44414.1%
10 to 14 Minutes95630.5%
15 to 19 Minutes71422.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2618.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1213.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1384.4%
35 to 39 Minutes200.6%
40 to 44 Minutes331.1%
45 to 59 Minutes752.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1013.2%
90 or more Minutes551.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Benton Harbor

The most common commute times in Benton Harbor are 10 to 14 minutes (339 commuters, 27.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (617 commuters, 32.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Benton Harbor
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (1.2%)204 (10.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes193 (15.5%)251 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes339 (27.3%)617 (32.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes228 (18.4%)486 (25.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes86 (6.9%)175 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes94 (7.6%)27 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes113 (9.1%)25 (1.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (0.6%)13 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.2%)31 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes23 (1.8%)52 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes86 (6.9%)15 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes55 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton Harbor

The most frequent times of departure to work in Benton Harbor are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (228, 18.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (482, 25.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton Harbor
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM43 (3.5%)68 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM49 (4.0%)40 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM93 (7.5%)69 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7 (0.6%)118 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM228 (18.4%)68 (3.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM219 (17.6%)148 (7.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM109 (8.8%)219 (11.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM29 (2.3%)482 (25.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM54 (4.3%)123 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM60 (4.8%)74 (3.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM44 (3.5%)22 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM117 (9.4%)228 (12.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM189 (15.2%)237 (12.5%)
Total1,241 (100.0%)1,896 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benton Harbor

Occupancy by Ownership in Benton Harbor

Of the total 3,867 dwellings in Benton Harbor, owner-occupied units account for 1,425 (36.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,442 (63.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Benton Harbor
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,42536.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,44263.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,867100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton Harbor

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton Harbor
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,21031.3%
2-Person Household84321.8%
3-Person Household1,04227.0%
4+ Person Household77220.0%
Total Housing Units3,867100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton Harbor

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton Harbor
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household437 (36.1%)773 (63.9%)
2-Person Household451 (53.5%)392 (46.5%)
3-Person Household328 (31.5%)714 (68.5%)
4+ Person Household209 (27.1%)563 (72.9%)
Total Housing Units1,425 (36.8%)2,442 (63.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton Harbor

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton Harbor
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School210 (33.7%)414 (66.3%)
High School Diploma430 (35.5%)782 (64.5%)
College/Associate Degree506 (30.4%)1,158 (69.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher279 (76.0%)88 (24.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton Harbor

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton Harbor
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years79420.5%
35 to 44 Years91423.6%
45 to 54 Years85622.1%
55 to 64 Years65817.0%
65 to 74 Years38710.0%
75 to 84 Years1914.9%
85 Years and Over671.7%
Total3,867100.0%

Housing Finances in Benton Harbor

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton Harbor

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton Harbor
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,425 (36.8%)$39,196
Renter-Occupied2,442 (63.1%)$21,264
Average3,867 (100.0%)$26,592

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton Harbor

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton Harbor
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00081 (5.7%)210 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (0.9%)221 (9.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999230 (16.1%)512 (21.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99937 (2.6%)141 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99963 (4.4%)351 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999192 (13.5%)401 (16.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999215 (15.1%)304 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999282 (19.8%)152 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (9.1%)36 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99937 (2.6%)110 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more145 (10.2%)4 (0.2%)
Total1,425 (100.0%)2,442 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton Harbor

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton Harbor
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300182 (12.8%)156 (6.4%)
$300 to $499379 (26.6%)401 (16.4%)
$500 to $799360 (25.3%)674 (27.6%)
$800 to $999180 (12.6%)330 (13.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499181 (12.7%)746 (30.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99946 (3.2%)78 (3.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49930 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99916 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more51 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,425 (100.0%)2,442 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton Harbor

Housing Structures in Benton Harbor

Housing Structures in Benton Harbor
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,81072.7%
Single Unit, Attached110.3%
2 Unit Apartments952.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1624.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2466.4%
10 or more Apartments53713.9%
Mobile Home / Other60.2%
Total3,867100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton Harbor

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton Harbor
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,407 (50.1%)1,403 (49.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments13 (13.7%)82 (86.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)162 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)246 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments5 (0.9%)532 (99.1%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total1,425 (36.8%)2,442 (63.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton Harbor

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton Harbor
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.9%)149 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms15 (1.1%)570 (23.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms485 (34.0%)1,224 (50.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms500 (35.1%)327 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms412 (28.9%)172 (7.0%)
Total1,425 (100.0%)2,442 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton Harbor

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton Harbor
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,194 (83.8%)1,734 (71.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas31 (2.2%)72 (2.9%)
Electricity185 (13.0%)597 (24.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene15 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)39 (1.6%)
Total1,425 (100.0%)2,442 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton Harbor

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton Harbor
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle137 (9.6%)1,006 (41.2%)
1 Vehicle809 (56.8%)1,064 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles330 (23.2%)336 (13.8%)
3 or more Vehicles149 (10.5%)36 (1.5%)
Total1,425 (100.0%)2,442 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton Harbor

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton Harbor

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units595830
Median Property Value$51,000$70,500
Median Household Income$38,542$137
Monthly Housing Costs$364$51
Real Estate Taxes$770$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton Harbor

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton Harbor
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000288 (48.4%)146 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999182 (30.6%)398 (47.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999117 (19.7%)176 (21.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (1.0%)67 (8.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (0.2%)30 (3.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9991 (0.2%)13 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total595 (100.0%)830 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton Harbor

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton Harbor
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999156 (26.2%)62 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (11.1%)174 (21.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99992 (15.5%)126 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999176 (29.6%)123 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (10.9%)106 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)65 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more8 (1.3%)37 (4.5%)
Total595 (100.0%)830 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton Harbor

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton Harbor
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x384 (64.5%)39,688 (4,781.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x28 (4.7%)457 (55.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (4.2%)49 (5.9%)
4.0x or more152 (25.6%)69 (8.3%)
Total595 (100.0%)830 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton Harbor

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton Harbor
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800283 (47.6%)30 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,499212 (35.6%)225 (27.1%)
$800 to $1,49933 (5.6%)316 (38.1%)
Total595 (100.0%)830 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benton Harbor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Harbor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years715 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,961 (96.6%)69 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years706 (81.6%)159 (18.4%)
26 to 34 Years963 (93.1%)71 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,265 (96.1%)52 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,045 (84.3%)194 (15.7%)
55 to 64 Years880 (87.7%)123 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years526 (99.1%)5 (0.9%)
75 Years and older302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,363 (92.5%)673 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton Harbor

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton Harbor
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born715 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,961 (96.6%)69 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen706 (81.6%)159 (18.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton Harbor

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton Harbor
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,641 (97.6%)91 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,311 (90.7%)237 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999986 (90.4%)105 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999484 (82.5%)103 (17.5%)
$100,000 and over876 (86.5%)137 (13.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Harbor

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6621 (86.9%)131 (18.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,810 (89.2%)242 (11.9%)
19 to 25 Years400 (46.2%)364 (42.1%)
25 to 34 Years557 (53.9%)411 (39.8%)
35 to 44 Years954 (72.4%)413 (31.4%)
45 to 54 Years607 (49.0%)504 (40.7%)
55 to 64 Years597 (59.5%)315 (31.4%)
65 to 74 Years511 (96.2%)205 (38.6%)
75 Years and over302 (100.0%)154 (51.0%)
Total6,359 (70.4%)2,739 (30.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton Harbor

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton Harbor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (3.2%)120 (13.3%)
18 to 34 Years94 (10.3%)52 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years280 (18.3%)417 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years67 (32.2%)67 (20.7%)
75 Years and over76 (62.3%)77 (42.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benton Harbor

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benton Harbor: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (1.8%)75 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years7 (3.4%)6 (1.9%)
75 Years and over14 (11.5%)21 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benton Harbor: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (0.7%)38 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years71 (7.8%)21 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years24 (1.6%)36 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years20 (9.6%)16 (5.0%)
75 Years and over14 (11.5%)41 (22.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benton Harbor: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (2.6%)116 (12.9%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.9%)29 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years100 (6.5%)187 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (38.5%)1 (0.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benton Harbor: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (1.2%)2 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years198 (12.9%)368 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years46 (22.1%)45 (13.9%)
75 Years and over76 (62.3%)57 (31.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benton Harbor: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years98 (6.4%)142 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (38.5%)13 (7.2%)

Technology Access in Benton Harbor

Computing Device Access in Benton Harbor

Computing Device Access in Benton Harbor
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,13255.1%
Smartphone2,71270.1%
Tablet1,51739.2%
No Computing Device65516.9%
Total3,867100.0%

Internet Access in Benton Harbor

Internet Access in Benton Harbor
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1193.1%
Broadband Home1,85447.9%
Cellular Data Only66717.2%
Satellite Internet38910.1%
No Internet91623.7%
Total3,867100.0%

Benton Harbor Summary

Benton Harbor is a city located in Berrien County, Michigan, United States. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. The city is located about 10 miles east of St. Joseph, Michigan, and about 25 miles north of South Bend, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 10,038.

History

The area that is now Benton Harbor was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi Native Americans. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1829 by Henry C. Morton, who built a log cabin near the mouth of the St. Joseph River. The settlement was named after Morton's friend, Thomas Hart Benton, a United States Senator from Missouri.
In 1831, the settlement was platted and incorporated as the village of Benton Harbor. The village grew slowly, and by the mid-19th century, it had become a popular summer resort for wealthy Chicagoans. In 1891, the village was incorporated as a city.
In the early 20th century, Benton Harbor became a major industrial center, with several factories producing a variety of products, including automobiles, furniture, and appliances. The city's economy was further bolstered by the opening of the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Bridge in 1921, which connected the city to St. Joseph, Michigan.

Geography

Benton Harbor is located at 42°07'N 86°25'W (42.1167, -86.4167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), of which 4.9 square miles (12.7 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) is water.
The city is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. The city is located about 10 miles east of St. Joseph, Michigan, and about 25 miles north of South Bend, Indiana.

Economy

Benton Harbor's economy is largely based on manufacturing and tourism. The city is home to several factories, including Whirlpool Corporation, which produces a variety of appliances, and Benton Harbor Foundry, which produces castings for the automotive industry. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Jean Klock Park, which features a beach and a lighthouse, and the nearby Silver Beach Amusement Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,038 people, 3,945 households, and 2,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,053.2 people per square mile (793.2/km2). There were 4,521 housing units at an average density of 919.2 per square mile (354.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% African American, 37.2% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 3,945 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.2% were married couples living together, 30.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,917, and the median income for a family was $30,917. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,917. About 24.2% of families and 28.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.7% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benton Harbor?
Total Population of Benton Harbor is 9,101.
What is the Total Male Population of Benton Harbor?
Total Male Population of Benton Harbor is 4,224.
What is the Total Female Population of Benton Harbor?
Total Female Population of Benton Harbor is 4,877.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton Harbor?
There are 86.61 Males per 100 Females in Benton Harbor.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton Harbor?
There are 115.46 Females per 100 Males in Benton Harbor.
What is the Median Population Age in Benton Harbor?
Median Population Age in Benton Harbor is 33.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benton Harbor
Average Family Size in Benton Harbor is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benton Harbor
Average Household Size in Benton Harbor is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benton Harbor?
Per Capita income in Benton Harbor is $18,393.
What is the Median Family Income in Benton Harbor?
Median Family Income in Benton Harbor is $27,000.
What is the Median Household income in Benton Harbor?
Median Household Income in Benton Harbor is $26,592.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benton Harbor?
Income or Wage Gap in Benton Harbor is 37.9%.
Women in Benton Harbor earn 62.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benton Harbor?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benton Harbor is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benton Harbor?
There are 4,345 People in the Labor Forcein in Benton Harbor.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benton Harbor?
63.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Benton Harbor.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benton Harbor?
Unemployment Rate in Benton Harbor is 20.2%.