Benton Heights is a CDP located in Berrien County Michigan. Benton Heights has a 2024 population of 3,710. Benton Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -10.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,151 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton Heights is $38,837 with a poverty rate of 41.33%. The median age in Benton Heights is 30.6 years: 33.4 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,847 | 51.71% |
| White | 711 | 19.9% |
| Native American | 434 | 12.15% |
| Other race | 398 | 11.14% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.56% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,450 | 2.42 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 684 | 1.07 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Married | 344 | 3.97 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 212 | 3.34 | 19.8 | 80.2 |
| Male | 210 | 3.36 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
47.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 260 | 11.91% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 4.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 145 | 6.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 790 | 36.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 10.77% |
| Some College | 549 | 25.15% |
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 | 1,158 | 848 | 146 |
| White | 566 | 488 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 337 | 233 | 17 |
| Other Race | 188 | 152 | 0 |
| Native American | 160 | 89 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,032 | $32,540 | $36,713 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $30,625 |
| Overall | $33,244 | $35,682 | $23,403 |
| Some College | $37,135 | $43,813 | $22,778 |
$33,244
Average Earnings
$35,682
Average Male
$23,403
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.75% of Benton Heights residents speak only English, while 22.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,837 | 681 | 37.07% |
| Hispanic | 863 | 542 | 62.8% |
| Native | 434 | 402 | 92.63% |
| Other | 398 | 140 | 35.18% |
| White | 638 | 118 | 18.5% |
| Multiple | 118 | 57 | 48.31% |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 100% |
41.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.58%
Male Poverty Rate
42.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Heights is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Heights is White, with 18.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 42.21% |
| High School | 37.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.75% |
| Some College | 14.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 29.3% |
| Female Employed | 20.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,449 | $49,673 |
| Households | $33,871 | $38,837 |
| Married Families | $60,549 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,382 | $24,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 78 | 6.14% |
| White | 56 | 9.36% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
73.24%
Born in Benton Heights
91.18%
Native Born
8.82%
Foreign Born
7.03%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
91.18% of Benton Heights residents were born in the United States, with 73.24% having been born in Michigan. 7.03% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,710 | -26 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,736 | -27 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 3,763 | -154 | -3.93% |
| 2021 | 3,917 | -234 | -5.64% |
| 2020 | 4,151 | 30 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 4,121 | -142 | -3.33% |
| 2018 | 4,263 | -80 | -1.84% |
| 2017 | 4,343 | -176 | -3.89% |
| 2016 | 4,519 | 284 | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 4,235 | -232 | -5.19% |
| 2014 | 4,467 | 68 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 4,399 | 84 | 1.95% |
| 2012 | 4,315 | 464 | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 3,851 | -233 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 4,084 | 0 | 0% |