Unified School District · MI
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor Area Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 29,315. The median household income is $39,262 and the median age is 37.9.
29,315
Population
507
People / sq mi
$39,262
Median Income
37.9
Median Age
Benton Harbor Area Schools covers 58 sq mi of land at 506.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 25.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,262
Median Household Income
$25,333
Per Capita Income
27.2%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,800
Median Home Value
$881
Median Rent
56.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.2%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benton Harbor Area Schools serves a community with a population of 29,315 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Benton Harbor Area Schools is $39,262, with a per capita income of $25,333. The poverty rate is 27.2%.
Benton Harbor Area Schools is 37.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 25.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Benton Harbor Area Schools, 85.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Benton Harbor Area Schools is $149,800, with a median rent of $881. The homeownership rate is 56.6%.
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Data for Benton Harbor Area Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2604830).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.