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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 Benton Heights, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Benton Heights, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Township | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.86 sq mi (10.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.86 sq mi (9.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,652 |
| • Density | 946.36/sq mi (365.42/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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History
Benton Heights was formerly called "Euclid Center"; the present name was adopted in 1957.
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. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,458 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,084 | −25.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,652 | −10.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | 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 or 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% |
See also
In Spanish: Benton Heights para niños
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