U.S. County · Profile

Benzie County

18.4KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.36%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Benzie County has a population of 18,441 as of 2023. It is located in Michigan.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Benzie County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.9%17,132
Two or More Races2.8%516
Hispanic or Latino2.5%461
Some Other Race1.5%277
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%203
Black or African American0.8%148
Asian0.8%148
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%18

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Benzie County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$71,327
4.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,875
1.4% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.4%
9.6% below national average
Median Age
50.4 years

Income & Poverty

$71,327Median Household Income
$38,875Per Capita Income
10.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$71,327$92,315
Families$85,054$108,483
Married-couple Families$85,054$95,260
Nonfamily Households$41,127$44,417

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Benzie County, Michigan.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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