Benton Harbor, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Benton Harbor, Michigan Summary
Life in Benton Harbor research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton Harbor over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton Harbor:
The population in Benton Harbor is 9,171.
The median home value in Benton Harbor is $61,000.
The median income in Benton Harbor is $24,549.
The cost of living in Benton Harbor is 79 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Benton Harbor is $737.
The unemployment rate in Benton Harbor is 18.9%.
The poverty rate in Benton Harbor is 43.6%.
Table Of Contents
Benton Harbor SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
3
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
9.5
Benton Harbor, MI Crime Report
456
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,720.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
101.21%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton Harbor / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 456 | 4,720.5 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 240 | 2,484.5 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 72.5 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 16 | 165.6 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 206 | 2,132.5 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 216 | 2,236.0 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 40 | 414.1 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 127 | 1,314.7 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 507.2 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
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 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 36 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 103 | 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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Population over time in Benton Harbor
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,806 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 9,920 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 9,944 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 9,988 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 10,014 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 10,056 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 10,054 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 10,113 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 10,173 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 10,256 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton Harbor
| Race | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 74.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 86.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 5.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Benton Harbor
| Gender | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton Harbor for adults over 25
| Education | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Income | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.6% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 16.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.2% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19.7% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.7% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.6% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
