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Benton Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,572
Population
925/sq mi density
$33,871
Median Income
$17,217 per capita
$87,500
Home Value
$148,189 Zillow
$546
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
2,526
Violent Crime/100K
5,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,871 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $546/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,526 violent crimes/100K (565% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,572
Population Density
925
per square mile
Land Area
3.9
square miles (10.0 km²)
Median Age
30.6 yrs
21% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 51.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 16.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
19.9%
Black
51.7%
Hispanic
12.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.3%
Spanish
20.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
6.0%
1% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.9%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.9%
108% above 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 | 3,572 |
| Population Density | 925 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 79.3% |
| Spanish | 20.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 14.9% |
| Health Insurance | 86.1% |
| Uninsured | 17.9% |
| Broadband Access | 82.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6 — Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |