Benton Heights, MI is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County with a population of 3,917 people. With a population density of 1,110 people per square mile, it’s a great place to call home. There are numerous businesses including Gades Bakery, The Benton Harbor Motorcycle Company, and Oceana Home Health Care. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Grand Mere State Park and fishing at Paw Paw Lake. Other organizations include the Benton Harbor YMCA and The Benton Harbor Arts District. Local sporting events are held at the Benton Heights High School football field where teams from all over compete for the state championship title.
The population in Benton Heights is 3,917. There are 1,015 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benton Heights is 29.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benton Heights is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benton Heights
- 26.1% are married
- 14.4% are divorced
- 15.2% are married with children
- 45.5% have children, but are single
Race in Benton Heights
- 22.5% are White
- 54.6% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 20.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander