Benton Harbor, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
9,023
Population
2,055/sq mi density
$29,652
Median Income
$19,108 per capita
$75,500
Home Value
$160,358 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
1,851
Violent Crime/100K
5,600 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,652 median income, 20.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,851 violent crimes/100K (387% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,023
Census 2023
Population Density
2,055
per square mile
Land Area
4.7
square miles (12.1 km²)
Median Age
33.2 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 80.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
10.4%
Black
80.3%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.9%
Spanish
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.4%
18% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.5%
36% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,023 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,055 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 80.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 15.4% |
| Health Insurance | 94.5% |
| Uninsured | 5.5% |
| Broadband Access | 77.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |