Living in Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,843
Unemployment
14.0%
Poverty
45.4%
Median Home
$63,300
Median Income
$21,916
Median Rent
$644
Benton Harbor SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
4
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
9.5
Benton Harbor, MI Crime Report
510
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,203.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
110.10%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton Harbor / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 510 | 5,203.6 | 2,022.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 190 | 1,938.6 | 437.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 30.6 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 19 | 193.9 | 53.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 150 | 1,530.5 | 305.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 320 | 3,265.0 | 1,585.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 73 | 744.8 | 286.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 198 | 2,020.2 | 1,121.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 499.9 | 177.7 | 219.9 |
Benton Harbor, MI Cost Of Living
79
Benton Harbor's Overall Cost Of Living
Benton Harbor's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Benton Harbor | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 37 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 99 | 100 | |
Benton Harbor, MI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Humbles Art | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Humbles Art | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Humbles Art | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Map Of Benton Harbor, MI
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Population over time in Benton Harbor
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,843 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 9,920 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 9,944 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,988 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 10,014 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,056 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 10,054 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 10,113 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 10,173 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 10,256 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton Harbor
| Race | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.5% | 75.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 83.6% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Benton Harbor
| Gender | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton Harbor for adults over 25
| Education | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Income | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 24.3% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.4% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.9% | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.2% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 5.2% | 7.7% |
