Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor: City in Michigan
About
Benton Harbor is a city located in the county of Berrien in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,038 and a population density of 828 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,692 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benton Harbor
| Population : | 9,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Berrien County |
| Postal code : | 49022–49023 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 269 |
| Area : | 12.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:23:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 800 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton Harbor is located at 42°7'0"N 86°27'15"W (42.1167100, -86.4541900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Benton Harbor
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benton Harbor decreased by 3.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,038 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,063 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,050 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,035 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,026 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,960 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,900 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,853 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,804 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,741 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,692 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Benton Harbor
1 Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Morton House Museum
501 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +12699257011 🔗 Url
Other Places in Benton Harbor
1 Benton Harbor City Hall (City of Benton Harbor)
200 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ➦ Show Map
☎ +12699278457 🔗 Url
People born in Benton Harbor (46)
People born in Benton Harbor, including basketball player Duane Cooper, actor and former U.S. Marine Ernie Hudson, comedian and actor Sinbad, .
List
- Wilson Chandler (American basketball player) he was born in 10/05/1987
- Bobo Brazil (American professional wrestler (1924-1998)) he was born in 10/07/1924
- Charles Moore (American architect) he was born in 31/10/1925
- Chet Walker (American basketball player) he was born in 22/02/1940
- Gene Harris (American pianist) he was born in 01/09/1933
- George Meader (American politician (1907-1994)) he was born in 13/09/1907
- Iris Kyle (American bodybuilder) she was born in 22/08/1974
- Arte Johnson (American actor (1929-2019)) he was born in 20/01/1929
- Ernie Hudson Jr. (American actor) he was born in 09/03/1965
- Joique Bell (American football running back) he was born in 04/08/1986
- Lionel Moltimore (American basketball player) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Anthony Miller (American basketball player) he was born in 22/10/1971
- Ben Schadler (former American professional basketball player) he was born in 09/03/1924
- Robert Whaley (American basketball player) he was born in 16/04/1982
- Al Brenner (Player of American and Canadian football (1947-2012)) he was born in 13/11/1947
- Chauncey Burkam (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 13/10/1892
- Don Griffin (Player of American football (1922-2005)) he was born in 15/10/1922
- Quacy Barnes (American basketball player) she was born in 26/09/1976
Schools in Benton Harbor
College & universities near Benton Harbor, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170620 | Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor (MI) | 49022-1899 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benton Harbor, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Benton Harbor
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Post Office | Benton Harbor (MI) | 49022 |
Other cities in Berrien County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berrien County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Niles | 13,758 | City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan |
| Saint Joseph | 8,290 | City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan |
| Fair Plain | 7,631 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Benton Heights | 4,084 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Buchanan | 3,527 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United Staes |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,511 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Watervliet | 3,084 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Livingston | 2,599 | Township in Otsego County, Michigan |
| Bertrand | 2,599 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Bridgman | 2,200 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Sodus | 1,947 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| New Buffalo | 1,865 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States |
| Berrien Springs | 1,718 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Three Oaks | 1,540 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Coloma | 1,402 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 1,216 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Benton Harbor distances to largest Michigan cities
