This was 26.1 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,806.
76.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Benton Harbor for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,451 | 23.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,796 | 28.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 402 | 6.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 579 | 9.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,215 | 19.3 |
| Associate's degree | 384 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 278 | 4.4 |
| Master's degree | 149 | 2.4 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 33 | 0.5 |
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