Benton Harbor, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
9,806
Unemployment
19.0%
Poverty
44.9%
Median Home
$59,000
Median Income
$21,947
Median Rent
$661
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
618
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,364.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
171.29%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton Harbor / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 618 | 6,364.6 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 310 | 3,192.6 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 20.6 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 113.3 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 284 | 2,924.8 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 308 | 3,172.0 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 66 | 679.7 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 207 | 2,131.8 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 360.5 | 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
Source: Wikipedia User Humbles Art | GFDL
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,806 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 9,920 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 9,944 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,988 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 10,014 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,056 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 10,054 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 10,113 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 10,173 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 10,256 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton Harbor
| Race | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.2% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 84.2% | 13.5% | 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% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Benton Harbor
| Gender | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton Harbor for adults over 25
| Education | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Benton Harbor, Michigan
| Income | Benton Harbor | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 22.3% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1.3% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.6% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
