The map below shows majority race by area in Benton Harbor, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Benton Harbor racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Benton Harbor overall is black, making up 51.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.3%. There are more black people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Benton Harbor, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.3% |
Hispanic |
5.9% |
Black |
51.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Benton Harbor, MI Population |
|---|---|
White |
40.3% |
Hispanic |
5.9% |
Black |
51.4% |
Asian |
0.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Benton Harbor, MI
The map below shows diversity in Benton Harbor. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Benton Harbor Diversity Score
74
With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Benton Harbor is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Benton Harbor's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Benton Harbor.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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