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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton Heights

Michigan · 5,458 residents · 3.859 sq mi
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Benton Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,651. Population has held roughly steady 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 $39,500. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,458
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,465 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,416 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
29.0
−1%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Benton Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,651
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,959
+55%since 1990
from $6,408 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
38.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 35.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
53.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+47%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(2,287)
Black58.2%(3,178)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(3,333)
2000
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(1,643)
Black65.4%(3,569)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(79)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score56.2%(3,066)
Diversity Score
56
−8%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.8%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 47.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Heights, Michigan?

Benton Heights, Michigan has about 5,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benton Heights, Michigan?

The typical household in Benton Heights, Michigan earns about $19,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton Heights, Michigan expensive?

In Benton Heights, Michigan, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Heights, Michigan?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Heights, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton Heights, Michigan?

About 38.0% of people in Benton Heights, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton Heights, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton Heights, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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