Benton harbor is located in Berrien county Michigan with a geographic area of 4.4 square miles. The total population in Benton harbor is 9,806 with 46.2% male and 53.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.9% of the population, under age 18 equal 27.0% of the population and over age 65 is 12.0% of the population. The median household income is $21,947, per capita income is $15,629. There are a total of 4,427 housing units with 36.3% owner occupied. Education includes 33.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 9.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Benton harbor in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.