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Benton Heights, MI
Census-designated place in Berrien County, Michigan.
Population
3,078
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Benton Heights and its ZIP codes
Benton Heights at a glance
- Benton Heights is about 4.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,542, 54% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,700 (58% below Michigan) and median rent is $612 a month.
Local data for Benton Heights, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton Heights, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,542
Poverty rate
39.5%
Median home value
$97,700
Median rent
$612/mo
Homeownership
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (577), Italian Americans (194), German Americans (157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berrien County. PPP loans are for Benton Heights.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,183
60,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $7,313 per person
How people get to work
Benton Heights, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton Heights, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
304
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton Heights, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.2%
U.S. 33.3% +19.9 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
29.0%
U.S. 12.8% +16.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Benton Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillburgCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Benton HarborCity | 2.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Fair PlainCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.3 |
| St. JosephCity | 4.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake Michigan BeachCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ColomaCity | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| ShorehamVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WatervlietCity | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Paw Paw LakeCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.1 |
| StevensvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Eau ClaireVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Berrien SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BarodaVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HartfordCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| BridgmanCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| DowagiacCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton Heights, MI in?
- Benton Heights is in Berrien County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Benton Heights, MI?
- About 3,078 people live in Benton Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton Heights?
- Nearby places include Millburg (2.6 mi), Benton Harbor (2.9 mi), Fair Plain (4.3 mi), St. Joseph (4.9 mi), Lake Michigan Beach (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023