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51%
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45%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexBenton HeightsMichiganNational
Income per capita$14,568$27,549$29,829
Median household income$30,338$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$35,679$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$13,643$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$22,000$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$19,224$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate7.2%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level45.9%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Benton Heights is 51% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Benton Heights is 45% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Benton Heights is 54% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Benton Heights is 204% higher than the national average

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      $20,223 $30,338 $60,676
      City
      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Benton Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Benton Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.0%14.0%
      Manufacturing sector7.2%7.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services15.7%15.7%
      Public administration0.9%0.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities17.4%17.4%
      Education, health & social services18.9%18.9%
      Other25.9%25.9%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Shoreham, MI831$91,38965.2%
      Bridgman, MI2,416$71,13328.6%
      Lake Michigan Beach, MI1,110$70,33827.1%
      St. Joseph, MI8,328$60,3799.1%
      Stevensville, MI1,074$59,6057.7%
      Benton Heights, MI4,151$30,33845.2%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Park Rapids, MN4,151$37,95531.4%
      Louisville, TN4,151$73,38532.7%
      Anna, IL4,149$36,30334.4%
      Westport, NC4,153$128,293131.9%
      Van Alstyne, TX4,153$74,93335.4%
      Benton Heights, MI4,151$30,33845.2%
      Source: The Benton Heights, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).