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 $38,679 with a poverty rate of 43.01%. The median age in Benton Heights is 28.3 years: 29.9 years for males, and 27.3 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 | 2,162 | 57.45% |
| White | 903 | 24% |
| Native American | 292 | 7.76% |
| Other race | 247 | 6.56% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 3.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
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 | 1,325 | 2.78 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 512 | 1.08 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Married | 328 | 4.41 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 254 | 3.26 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Male | 231 | 3.74 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 11.66% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 2.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 7.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 765 | 36.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 12.24% |
| Some College | 481 | 22.99% |
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 | 1,084 | 825 | 191 |
| White | 531 | 472 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 357 | 178 | 19 |
| Other Race | 146 | 94 | 0 |
| Native American | 103 | 60 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 13 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 41 |
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 | $12,896 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $33,293 | $24,038 | $35,905 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,226 | $16,202 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,625 | $26,250 | $20,458 |
| Some College | $36,786 | $41,412 | $30,568 |
$22,625
Average Earnings
$26,250
Average Male
$20,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.33% of Benton Heights residents speak only English, while 20.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,154 | 1,137 | 52.79% |
| Native | 292 | 265 | 90.75% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 265 | 32.4% |
| White | 597 | 112 | 18.76% |
| Multiple | 118 | 53 | 44.92% |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 100% |
43.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.41%
Male Poverty Rate
45.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Heights is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Heights is White, with 18.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 41.75% |
| High School | 28.53% |
| Some College | 7.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.92% |
| Male Employed | 32.21% |
| Female Employed | 29.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,733 | $45,008 |
| Households | $32,821 | $38,679 |
| Married Families | $54,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,872 | $25,788 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 80 | 5.87% |
| White | 61 | 8.39% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 20.97% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
71.96%
Born in Benton Heights
92.37%
Native Born
7.63%
Foreign Born
5.24%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
92.37% of Benton Heights residents were born in the United States, with 71.96% having been born in Michigan. 5.24% 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% |