Benton Harbor, MI Employment

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48%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
60%
Household income NAT. AVG.
149%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$15,629$27,549$29,829
Median household income$21,947$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$37,656$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$17,584$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$20,510$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$18,028$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate11.6%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level44.9%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Benton Harbor is 48% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Benton Harbor is 60% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Benton Harbor is 149% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Benton Harbor is 197% higher than the national average

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      $14,629 $21,947 $43,894
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      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Benton Harbor median earnings by income bracket

      Benton Harbor employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.5%7.5%
      Manufacturing sector34.7%34.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.1%1.1%
      Wholesale & retail services15.3%15.3%
      Public administration0.3%0.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.6%4.6%
      Education, health & social services11.7%11.7%
      Other23.1%23.1%

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      Stevensville, MI1,074$59,6057.7%
      Benton Harbor, MI9,806$21,94760.3%

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      Source: The Benton Harbor, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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