Benton Harbor
City in Berrien County, Michigan
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County, Michigan, with 9,103 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benton Heights, 1.8 miles E.
- 9,103residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.4 km²
- 2,075 / sq mipopulation density
- 49022ZIP code
About Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located 46 miles southwest of Kalamazoo and 71 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, it had a population of 9,103 according to the 2020 census. It is the smaller of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 156,813.
Benton Harbor and the nearby city of St. Joseph developed on opposite sides of the St. Joseph River and are commonly referred to as the "Twin Cities". Fairplain and Benton Heights are unincorporated areas adjacent to Benton Harbor. The population is more than 80 percent African American.
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Living in Benton Harbor
- Median household income
- $31,117
- Median home value
- $76,500
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Benton Harbor had 9,103 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,103 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,075 per sq mi (801 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton Harbor at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Berrien County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,103 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.39 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1135° N, 86.4473° W |
| ZIP code | 49022 |
| Official website | bhcity.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2607520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton Harbor
- Benton Heights1.8 mi E
- Fair Plain2.2 mi S
- St. Joseph2.3 mi SW
- Shoreham4.9 mi SW
- Millburg5.3 mi E
- Lake Michigan Beach7.3 mi NE
- Stevensville8.0 mi SW
- Coloma8.7 mi NE
- Watervliet10.9 mi NE
- Paw Paw Lake11.1 mi NE
- Eau Claire11.1 mi SE
- Baroda11.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Benton Harbor
What county is Benton Harbor in?
Benton Harbor is in Berrien County, Michigan.
What is the population of Benton Harbor, MI?
9,103 people lived in Benton Harbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton Harbor, MI?
The ZIP code of Benton Harbor is 49022.
What is the elevation of Benton Harbor?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton Harbor?
Benton Heights (1.8 mi), Fair Plain (2.2 mi), St. Joseph (2.3 mi), Shoreham (4.9 mi), Millburg (5.3 mi).
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