COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Benzie County

Michigan · 12,200 residents · 319.696 sq mi

Time machine

VIEWING

COMPARE TO

The short version

Benzie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,577. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 3,798 residents. Median home value is $50,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 36%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

12,200

−24%vs 2000

vs 15,998 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

38 / sq mi

−24%vs 2000

vs 50 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.4

−8%vs 2000

vs 40.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202418K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,577

−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,350 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,415

−44%vs 2000

vs $18,524 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.9%

+5.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$50,800

−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $104,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$337

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $486 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

81.9%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.7% in 2000

18.1% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−16%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

RELATED:See current rent listings in Benzie County on RentDataNow

Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.4%(15,270)

Black0.3%(43)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(233)

Asian0.2%(25)

Other0%

Diversity Score4.8%(761)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.9%(11,824)

Black0.5%(61)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(167)

Asian0.3%(37)

Other2.3%(278)

Diversity Score10.6%(1,299)

Diversity Score

+124%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.1%

−4.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.6%

−8.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.7%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.2 min

+35%vs 2000

vs 17.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Benzie County

Head to head

Compare Benzie County to nearby counties

BENZIE COUNTY VS

Manistee County

Income$63,516+194%

Home value$182,200+259%

Population25,656+38%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

BENZIE COUNTY VS

Grand Traverse County

Income$81,647+278%

Home value$339,400+568%

Population96,729+421%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

BENZIE COUNTY VS

Leelanau County

Income$99,422+361%

Home value$458,400+802%

Population22,982+24%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

BENZIE COUNTY VS

Wexford County

Income$61,085+183%

Home value$170,400+235%

Population34,445+86%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

Frequently asked

How many people live in Benzie County, Michigan?

Benzie County, Michigan has about 12,200 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Benzie County, Michigan?

The typical household in Benzie County, Michigan earns about $21,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benzie County, Michigan expensive?

In Benzie County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Benzie County, Michigan?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Benzie County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benzie County, Michigan?

About 12.9% of people in Benzie County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

7 census tracts

Census Tract 1.01 Census Tract 1.02 Census Tract 2 Census Tract 5 Census Tract 3 Census Tract 4 Census Tract 9900

8 ZIP codes

ZIP 49643 ZIP 49617 ZIP 49650 ZIP 49635 ZIP 49683 ZIP 49616 ZIP 49640 ZIP 49628

Up the hierarchy

All counties in Michigan

Rankings

Highest income counties Lowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →