Berrien County, Michigan

In four numbers

People

153,288

Median household income

$65,425

±1,108

Unemployed

6.2%

4,613 of 74,765 in the labour force

Homes with broadband

89.3%

57,132 of 63,999 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

• Benton Harbor Area Schools

  School district6 schools

  870 COLFAX AVE, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

  Independent charter district1 schools

  455 RIVERVIEW DR, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Berrien RESA

  Specialized district3 schools

  711 SAINT JOSEPH AVE, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Berrien Springs Public Schools

  School district9 schools

  1 SYLVESTER AVE, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Brandywine Community Schools

  School district5 schools

  1830 S 3RD ST, Niles, MI, 49120

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan

  Independent charter district1 schools

  499 W MAIN ST, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Bridgman Public Schools

  School district3 schools

  9964 GAST RD, Bridgman, MI, 49106

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Buchanan Community Schools

  School district6 schools

  401 W CHICAGO ST, Buchanan, MI, 49107

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Coloma Community Schools

  School district4 schools

  302 W SAINT JOSEPH ST, Coloma, MI, 49038

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Countryside Academy

  Independent charter district2 schools

  4800 MEADOWBROOK RD, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Eau Claire Public Schools

  School district4 schools

  6190 W MAIN ST, Eau Claire, MI, 49111

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Hagar Township S/D #6

  School district1 schools

  3422 RIVERSIDE RD, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

  School district5 schools

  5771 CLEVELAND AVE, Stevensville, MI, 49127

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy

  Independent charter district1 schools

  248 9TH ST, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• New Buffalo Area Schools

  School district3 schools

  1112 E CLAY ST, New Buffalo, MI, 49117

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Niles Community Schools

  School district11 schools

  1 TYLER ST, Niles, MI, 49120

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• River Valley School District

  School district2 schools

  15480 THREE OAKS RD, Three Oaks, MI, 49128

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Sodus Township S/D #5

  School district1 schools

  4439 RIVER RD, Sodus, MI, 49126

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• St. Joseph Public Schools

  School district5 schools

  2580 S CLEVELAND AVE, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Watervliet School District

  School district5 schools

  450 E SAINT JOSEPH ST, Watervliet, MI, 49098

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

• Skip’s European Farmers Market

  MI, 16710

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2026-04-18. USDA listing

• Benton Harbor Fruit Market

  1891 Territorial Road Benton Harbor, MI, 49085

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Niles Bensidoun French Market/Niles Main Street

  210 E Main Niles, MI, 49120

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Benton Harbor Farmers Market

  127 Pipestone Street, Benton Harbor, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Harbor Market

  510 W. Main St., Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Bridgman Open air Market

  4509 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Buchanan Farmers Market

  122 Days Avenue, Buchanan, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• New Buffalo Farmers Market

  107 North Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Niles Artisan Alley Market

  100 East Main Street, Niles, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

• Three Oaks Farmers Market

  4 North Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.