Economy & Jobs — Benton Heights, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,542 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,217 |
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| Poverty Rate | 39.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,439 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Retail | 16.8% |
| Construction | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 137 |
| Fast Food | 122 |
| Physician Offices | 112 |
| Real Estate Offices | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 57 |
| Insurance Agencies | 56 |
| General Merchandise | 47 |
| Auto Repair | 47 |
| Dental Offices | 47 |
| Hotels Motels | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Beauty Salons | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 32 |
| Grocery Stores | 30 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
