Income & Economy in Benton Harbor, MI
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$29,652
-60% vs national
Per Capita Income
$19,108
-49% vs national
Poverty Rate
41.9%
+208% vs national
Gini Index
0.5248
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
20.8%
+299% vs national
SNAP Recipients
49.9%
of households
How Benton Harbor Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Benton Harbor vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Benton Harbor is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Benton Harbor. The median household income here is $29,652.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
20.8%
+271% vs MI avg
Labor Force
4,130
Employed
3,272
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
27.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
33.2
Work from Home
7.6%
of workers
The median household income in Benton Harbor, MI is $29,652, which is 59.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $19,108. The poverty rate of 41.9% is higher than the MI state average of 14.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5248, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 20.8%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.