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Berrien Springs, MI


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Berrien Springs, Michigan

Berrien Springs, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 19 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 67 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. Berrien Springs contains a population of approximately 1,862.

The People and Families of Berrien Springs

In Berrien Springs, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 23% of Berrien Springs is non-white. Berrien Springs offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berrien Springs had a median family income of $41,250. Interestingly, lots of people in Berrien Springs have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Berrien Springs favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,950. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Berrien Springs Housing

Berrien Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Berrien Springs, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBerrien Springs Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Berrien Springs Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Berrien Springs College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Berrien Springs, MI

Comparing Berrien Springs 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
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built34

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