Benton Harbor, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Benton Harbor decreased by 2,505. In this period, the peak population was 11,380 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,380 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,238 | -142 | -1.25% |
| 2002 | 11,156 | -82 | -0.73% |
| 2003 | 11,076 | -80 | -0.72% |
| 2004 | 10,977 | -99 | -0.89% |
| 2005 | 10,850 | -127 | -1.16% |
| 2006 | 10,760 | -90 | -0.83% |
| 2007 | 10,868 | 108 | 1.00% |
| 2008 | 10,960 | 92 | 0.85% |
| 2009 | 10,935 | -25 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 10,022 | -913 | -8.35% |
| 2011 | 10,058 | 36 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 10,047 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 10,034 | -13 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 10,027 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 9,964 | -63 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 9,903 | -61 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 9,859 | -44 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 9,808 | -51 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 9,735 | -73 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 9,090 | -645 | -6.63% |
| 2021 | 9,010 | -80 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 8,940 | -70 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 8,875 | -65 | -0.73% |
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Benton Harbor, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Benton Harbor's population decreased by 1,358 (11.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Benton Harbor's population decreased by 932 (9.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Benton Harbor's population decreased by 215 (2.37%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Benton Harbor's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,875.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benton Harbor's population peaked in year 2000 at 11,380.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benton Harbor's population was lowest in year 2023 at 8,875.
Benton Harbor, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Benton Harbor grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Benton Harbor had an average annual population growth rate of 0.96% per year. Overall the population shrank 22.01% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Benton Harbor annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.96% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Benton Harbor population grew the most, with an increase of 108 people (a 1% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Benton Harbor population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 913 people (a 8.35% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Benton Harbor, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Benton Harbor's population decreased by 135 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 70 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 65 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Benton Harbor, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Benton Harbor decreased by 1,159 (11.55%). The population was highest at 10,027 in the year 2014 and lowest at 8,875 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)