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Benzie County

Michigan · 17,970 residents · 319.696 sq mi
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Benzie County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,257. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,400. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,970
+12%since 2000
from 15,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+24%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Benzie County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,257
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,350 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,452
+70%since 2000
from $18,524 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(16,597)
Black0.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(391)
Asian0.4%(71)
Other3.2%(569)
Diversity Score14.7%(2,643)
Segregation Score24.9%(4,479)
Diversity Score
15
+209%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benzie County, Michigan?

Benzie County, Michigan has about 17,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benzie County, Michigan earns about $64,257 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 $195,400, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Benzie County, Michigan?

About 32.5% 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 10.2% of people in Benzie County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benzie County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Benzie County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,770 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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