Benton Heights, Michigan

Benton Heights, Michigan
Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community
Location within Berrien County
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Coordinates: 42°07′52″N86°24′26″W / 42.13111°N 86.40722°W / 42.13111; -86.40722
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Berrien
Township	Benton
Area [1]
• Total	3.86 sq mi (10.00 km2)
• Land	3.86 sq mi (9.99 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [2]	633 ft (193 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,652
• Density	946.36/sq mi (365.42/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	49022
Area code	269
FIPS code	26-07540 [3]
GNIS feature ID	0621145 [2]

Benton Heights is an unincorporated community in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes without any legal status as an incorporated municipality. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 3,652. ^[4] The community is a part of Benton Charter Township and is adjacent to the city of Benton Harbor.

History

Benton Heights was formerly called "Euclid Center"; the present name was adopted in 1957. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 km²), all land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	5,458		—
2010	4,084		−25.2%
2020	3,652		−10.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2010 [8] 2020 [9]

2020 census

Benton Heights CDP, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2010 [8]	Pop 2020 [9]	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	1,110	802	27.18%	21.96%
Black or African American alone (NH)	2,513	2,033	61.53%	55.67%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	20	15	0.49%	0.41%
Asian alone (NH)	4	10	0.10%	0.27%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	0	1	0.00%	0.03%
Some Other Race alone (NH)	4	8	0.10%	0.22%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)	101	193	2.47%	5.28%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	332	590	8.13%	16.16%
Total	4,084	3,652	100.00%	100.00%

2000 Census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 5,458 people, 1,944 households, and 1,310 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,419.8 inhabitants per square mile (548.2/km²). There were 2,175 housing units at an average density of 565.8 per square mile (218.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.51% White, 65.63% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.88% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 1,944 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.4% were married couples living together, 32.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 36.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,651, and the median income for a family was $22,610. Males had a median income of $24,740 versus $17,816 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,959. About 31.3% of families and 38.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.2% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton Heights, Michigan
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Benton Heights CDP, Michigan". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 13, 2022.
5. "Euclid Center Votes New Name". The News-Palladium . Benton Harbor, MI. February 25, 1957. p. 1.
6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Benton CDP, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
7. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Benton Heights CDP, Michigan". United States Census Bureau .
9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Benton Heights CDP, Michigan". United States Census Bureau .