Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,471. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $38,700. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Michigan median.
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How many people live in Benton Harbor, Michigan?
Benton Harbor, Michigan has about 11,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Benton Harbor, Michigan?
The typical household in Benton Harbor, Michigan earns about $17,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Benton Harbor, Michigan expensive?
In Benton Harbor, Michigan, the median home is worth about $38,700, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.
How educated are people in Benton Harbor, Michigan?
About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Harbor, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Benton Harbor, Michigan?
About 42.6% of people in Benton Harbor, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.
Has Benton Harbor, Michigan grown since 1990?
Yes, Benton Harbor, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,636 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024