Benzie County's estimated 2026 population is 18,640 with a growth rate of 0.32% 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 6.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (92.07%)
Two or more races (3.7%)
Other race (1.39%)
Native American (1.33%)
Asian (0.9%)
Black or African American (0.48%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,736 | 92.07% |
| Two or more races | 673 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 253 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 241 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,509 | - |
| Families | $88,580 | $114,276 |
| Households | $72,603 | $96,668 |
| Non Families | $41,809 | $56,007 |
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