Benton Heights, Michigan facts for kids
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Benton Heights, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
County | Berrien |
Township | Benton |
Area | |
• Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
• Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 3,652 |
• Density | 946/sq mi (365.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code(s) |
49022
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Area code(s) | 269 |
FIPS code | 26-07540 |
GNIS feature ID | 0621145 |
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.The community is a part of Benton Charter Township and is adjacent to the city of Benton Harbor.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 4,084 | — | |
2020 | 3,652 | −10.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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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/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% |
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 can be of any race.
See also
In Spanish: Benton Heights para niños
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