Benton charter township is located in Berrien County Michigan. Benton charter township has a 2024 population of 14,047. Benton charter township is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton charter township is $57,681 with a poverty rate of 34.18%. The median age in Benton charter township is 34.2 years: 32.9 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,944 | 48.59% |
| White | 5,449 | 38.13% |
| Two or more races | 808 | 5.65% |
| Other race | 541 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 434 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.31% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,019 | 2.35 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 2,539 | 1.22 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 1,772 | 3.23 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 1,217 | 3.01 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 491 | 3.37 | 46 | 54 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,029 | 11.25% |
| Associates Degree | 814 | 8.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 804 | 8.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 671 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,043 | 33.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 526 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 2,259 | 24.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,121 | 3,216 | 339 |
| White | 4,109 | 3,679 | 933 |
| Hispanic | 627 | 447 | 79 |
| Other Race | 331 | 251 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 225 | 106 |
| Native American | 160 | 89 | 0 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,297 | $68,897 | $45,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,500 | $63,676 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,848 | $34,454 | $20,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,733 | $33,947 | $23,711 |
| Overall | $35,305 | $39,876 | $26,654 |
| Some College | $36,353 | $42,284 | $28,717 |
$35,305
Average Earnings
$39,876
Average Male
$26,654
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.81% of Benton charter township residents speak only English, while 8.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,804 | 2,881 | 42.34% |
| White | 5,241 | 845 | 16.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,252 | 548 | 43.77% |
| Multiple | 748 | 429 | 57.35% |
| Native | 434 | 402 | 92.63% |
| Other | 541 | 146 | 26.99% |
| Asian | 72 | 61 | 84.72% |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 100% |
34.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.37%
Male Poverty Rate
38.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton charter township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton charter township is White, with 16.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.94% |
| High School | 34.04% |
| Some College | 18.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.44% |
| Female Employed | 27.07% |
| Male Employed | 13.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,029 | $69,505 |
| Households | $39,169 | $57,681 |
| Married Families | $72,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,975 | $39,649 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
464
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 6.2% |
| Black | 202 | 4.37% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 7.58% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.3%
Born in Benton charter township
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
96.08% of Benton charter township residents were born in the United States, with 72.3% having been born in Michigan. 2.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,677 | -74 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 13,751 | -74 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 13,825 | -74 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 13,899 | -74 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 13,973 | -74 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 14,047 | -74 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 14,121 | -74 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 14,195 | -78 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 14,273 | -95 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 14,368 | 55 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 14,313 | -70 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 14,383 | -43 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 14,426 | -39 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 14,465 | -66 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 14,531 | -87 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 14,618 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 14,638 | -53 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 14,691 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 14,742 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 14,756 | 0 | 0% |