Benton Harbor, MI is a small city located on the shores of Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan. With a population of 9,171 people, Benton Harbor has a population density of 2,212 people per square mile. It is home to several businesses such as Harbor Shores Golf Course, Easy Street Diner, and Benton Harbor Arts District. Visitors to the area can enjoy outdoor activities year-round including boating on the lake, biking along trails and boardwalks, fishing, hunting, kayaking and more. Additionally there are several organizations in the city that promote local culture and community initiatives such as the Benton Harbor Arts Council which holds festivals throughout the year. For those interested in sports, Benton Harbor is home to several local high school teams who compete in football, basketball and other sports during their seasons.
The population in Benton Harbor is 9,171. There are 2,093 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benton Harbor is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benton Harbor is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benton Harbor
- 23.0% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 11.7% are married with children
- 51.2% have children, but are single
Race in Benton Harbor
- 8.5% are White
- 84.8% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander