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Benton Harbor, MI


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Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 32 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 64 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 11,182.

The People and Families of Benton Harbor

In Benton Harbor, about 23% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. Benton Harbor is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benton Harbor had a median family income of $19,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Benton Harbor ($1,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Benton Harbor Housing

About 38% of housing units in Benton Harbor are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Benton Harbor, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Benton Harbor are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in Benton Harbor than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Benton Harbor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBenton Harbor Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBenton Harbor Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Benton Harbor Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Benton Harbor Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Benton Harbor, MI

Comparing Benton Harbor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens21
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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