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Benzonia

Michigan · 497 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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Benzonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,063. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $119,800. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
497
−4%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3274385506617721990201020202024Benzonia
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,063
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,650 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,225
+11%since 2000
from $15,515 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+46%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(477)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(446)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score20.6%(102)
Diversity Score
21
+133%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benzonia, Michigan?

Benzonia, Michigan has about 497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benzonia, Michigan?

The typical household in Benzonia, Michigan earns about $28,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benzonia, Michigan expensive?

In Benzonia, Michigan, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Benzonia, Michigan?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Benzonia, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benzonia, Michigan?

About 25.8% of people in Benzonia, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benzonia, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Benzonia, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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