The World Socialist Web Site sent a team to Detroit to investigate the social context of the riots. The city is located in the southwest portion of Michigan on Lake Michigan. The state's per capita income was 13 percent higher in the 1950s than it is today, and the decline has been gradual. The state's population has actually decreased since 2000, and unemployment is at an all-time high. The unemployment rate is now higher than the national average, with only Nevada having a higher jobless rate.
The local economy was buoyed by the post-World War II economic boom. The automotive industry, which produced cars, spurred the growth of manufacturing in the Midwest. This led to a mass influx of immigrants, including poor Southerners, to the area. This fueled the riots that took place in the late '60s. While riots are rare, they can happen.
The population and steets in Benton Harbor are rapidly changing. The town's economy is undergoing a complete transformation into a resort town for wealthy weekenders and Whirlpool employees. The development will drive out the black population, and it will be replaced by low-wage jobs. But, while the town is moving towards a better economic future, its residents have to fight for it.
The median age of people living in Benton City is 35.5. The average age for native citizens is 34 while the median age for foreign-born residents is 41. As for the median household income, 74.6% of Benton City residents drive alone to work, while 17.5% carpool. 4.26% work from home. But, there are many factors to consider before settling in Benton City.