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Benzie County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Beulah

Benzie County's estimated 2025 population is 18,669 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benzie County is the 66th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 17,495 and has seen a growth of 6.71% since that time.

18,669
Total Population
58
Population Density (miĀ²)
66
Population Rank (State)
114 0.61%
Annual Population Growth

Benzie County Population

Benzie County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benzie County includes 92.07% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,73692.07%
Two or more races6733.7%
Other race2531.39%
Native American2411.33%
Asian1630.9%
Black or African American880.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander230.13%

Benzie County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benzie County's average per capita income is $39,798. Household income levels show a median of $72,603. The poverty rate stands at 10.18%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$96,509-
Families$88,580$114,276
Households$72,603$96,668
Non Families$41,809$56,007

$39,798

Average Income

$72,603

Median Household Income

10.18%

Poverty Rate