Profile for Benton Harbor, Michigan, MI

Benton Harbor is on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the St. Joseph River

Former and merged names include:
· Brunson Harbor

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 321. The number of murders and homicides was 2. The violent crime rate was 29 per 1,000 people.

Benton Harbor received national attention for June 2003 rioting, which broke out after the death of a black motorcyclist who crashed while being chased by police

Well-known residents have included:
· Sinbad, comedian, actor
· Arte Johnson, comedian
· Julie Krone, jockey

Historic sites and museums: Mary's City of David Museum

Colleges and universities: Lake Michigan College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was on par with the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Benton Harbor

Archives (1)

Cemeteries (13)

Colleges (1)

Communities (9)

Hotels (20)

Libraries (3)

Museums (2)

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• Berrien County data
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• State data - Michigan
• Data by street address
• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Benton Harbor demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Berrien County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Benton Harbor area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 49085 ZIP code.

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• Berrien County government

2% of Benton Harbor residents report German ancestry, and 1% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Benton Harbor ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Benton Harbor
• Cemeteries in Berrien County
• Genealogy page (MI GenWeb) for Berrien County
• Libraries in or near Benton Harbor

Post a query on a message board:

• Berrien County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - MI data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
• Immigration records
• Military records (historic)
• Newspaper articles

• Benton Harbor museums
• Benton Harbor historic sites
• Benton Harbor area parks
• Wineries near Benton Harbor

• The Other Side of the River

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• Benton Harbor area cemeteries
• Cemeteries in Berrien County
• Index to cemetery records in Michigan
• Cemetery record compendium
• Michigan cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near Benton Harbor
• Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
• Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
• Communities in Berrien County

• Benton Harbor business guide
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in Michigan
• Local ordinances in Michigan (Partial selection)

• Crime in Berrien County
• Arrests in Berrien County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in Michigan
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Benton Harbor was $8,965, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Berrien County economic census
• Berrien County economic summary
• Berrien County employment growth
• Berrien County unemployment rate
• Michigan economic data

4% of Benton Harbor residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Benton Harbor
• Colleges in Michigan
• Learning Disabilities Association in Michigan
• Schools in or near Benton Harbor
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• Yearbooks (old) of Michigan high schools

• Movies playing in or near Benton Harbor
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• Air pollution in Berrien County
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• Land contamination in Berrien County
• Nature Conservancy projects in Michigan
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Toxic chemical releases in Berrien County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in Michigan

• ePodunk festival listings
• Michigan county fairs
• Michigan festivals (Michigan tourism department)
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• Confluence of latitude & longitude near Benton Harbor
• Geocaches in Michigan

• Benton Harbor items now on sale

• Berrien County government
• Michigan state government
• Driver's licenses
• Motor vehicles
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• Social Security
• Veterans affairs
• Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records

• Ancestry & family history
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• Demographics
• Health
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• Sports & rec
• Travel

• Benton Harbor medical services & health statistics

• State historical society

• Historic sites in or near Benton Harbor
• Historic sites in Michigan
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• Museums in Michigan
• Michigan state archives
• National Historic Landmark search
• Search the Library of Congress
• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Berrien County genealogy forum

Median rent in Benton Harbor, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $353.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $614.

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• Jobs in the Benton Harbor area
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Libraries in Benton Harbor include Benton Harbor Public Library ... View libraries

• Libraries near Benton Harbor

• Michigan library

• Michigan statewide library catalog

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• Census map of Benton Harbor area
• Historic maps of MI cities - Library of Congress
• Historic maps of Michigan
• Topographic map of Benton Harbor

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• American Legion post locator
• Veterans of Foreign Wars post locator

• Check daily newspapers in or near Benton Harbor
• Search obituaries in Michigan
• Recent death notices - selected MI newspapers

• Chambers of commerce in Michigan
• Community foundations (by state)
• Foundations (by name)
• Kiwanis clubs in Michigan
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• Nonprofit groups
• Nonprofit guide for Benton Harbor
• Rotary club search
• Volunteer opportunities in or near Benton Harbor

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Berrien County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Benton Harbor political report.

• Michigan Democratic party
• Michigan Republican party
• Michigan elections board

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• Churches, other places of worship in or near Benton Harbor
• Total membership by faith, in Berrien County

• Chowhound message boards for MI

The average commute time for Benton Harbor workers is 18 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 1 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Benton Harbor between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of .9 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

Hotels in Benton Harbor include Best Western Twin City, Comfort Suites Benton Harbor, Courtyard by Marriott, Days Inn - Benton Harbor, Holiday Inn Express, Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, Super 8.

• Benton Harbor travel guide
• Airports near Benton Harbor
• Hotels near Benton Harbor
• Michigan tourism bureau

• Monthly averages & records
• Major storms (searchable by county)
• National weather map

• Audubon centers
• Birding spots in Michigan
• Wildlife refuges in Michigan

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