Living In Benzie County, MI

Benzie County Summary

Life in Benzie County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benzie County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benzie County:

The population in Benzie County is 18,177.
The median home value in Benzie County is $395,629.
The median income in Benzie County is $72,603.
The median rent in Benzie County is $974.
The unemployment rate in Benzie County is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Benzie County is 10.2%.
The average high in Benzie County is 55.1° and there are 76.7 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Benzie County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benzie County

Frankfort, MI Population 1,158

Benzonia, MI Population 735

Hardwood Acres, MI Population 735

Thompsonville, MI Population 508

Bendon, MI Population 284

Lake Ann, MI Population 235

Beulah, MI Population 229

Elberta, MI Population 181

Maple Grove, MI Population 156

Honor, MI Population 145

Crystal Mountain, MI Population 120

Nessen City, MI Population 115

Crystal Downs Country Club, MI Population 61

Pilgrim, MI Population 8

Map Of Benzie County

Benzie County, MI Weather

The average high in Benzie County is 55.1°.
There are 67.96 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 76.7 inches of rain each year with 21.0 inches of snow.
There is an average of 4:14 hours of sun each day in Benzie County.

Stat	Benzie County
Mean High	55.1
Nice Days	67.96
Rainfall	76.7
Snowfall	21.0
Sunny Hours	4:14

55.1°
Average High

76.7
Inches of Rain

Benzie County Demographics

Population over time in Benzie County

The current population in Benzie County is 18,177. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	17,926	1.3%
2022	17,703	0.5%
2021	17,615	-

Gender in Benzie County

Benzie County is 49.8% female with 9,047 female residents.
Benzie County is 50.2% male with 9,130 male residents.

Female

49.8% (9,047)

Male

50.2% (9,130)

Gender	Benzie County	MI	USA
Female	49.8%	50.4%	50.5%
Male	50.2%	49.6%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Benzie County

Benzie County is:

91.6% White with 16,651 White residents.
0.4% African American with 80 African American residents.
1.3% American Indian with 228 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 67 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 152 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 559 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 440 Hispanic residents.

White

91.6% (16,651)

African American

0.4% (80)

American Indian

1.3% (228)

Asian

0.4% (67)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.8% (152)

Two Or More

3.1% (559)

Hispanic

2.4% (440)

Table: Benzie County By Race

Race	Benzie County	MI	USA
White	91.6%	73.0%	58.2%
African American	0.4%	13.2%	12.0%
American Indian	1.3%	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	0.4%	3.3%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.8%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	3.1%	4.1%	3.9%
Hispanic	2.4%	5.7%	19.0%

Household Income For Benzie County, Michigan

3.3% of households in Benzie County earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Benzie County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Benzie County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Benzie County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Benzie County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Benzie County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Benzie County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Benzie County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Benzie County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.8% of households in Benzie County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

3.3% (594)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.3% (608)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.4% (1,336)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.8% (1,231)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.7% (2,310)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.4% (3,345)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.5% (2,639)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.9% (3,435)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.9% (1,431)

$200,000 or more

6.8% (1,244)

Income	Benzie County	MI	USA
Less than $10,000	3.3%	5.0%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.3%	3.9%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.4%	7.1%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.8%	7.6%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.7%	11.8%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.4%	16.9%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.5%	13.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.9%	16.9%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.9%	8.3%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	6.8%	9.0%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benzie County for adults over 25

2.0% of adults in Benzie County completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Benzie County completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Benzie County completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Benzie County completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Benzie County completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Benzie County completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Benzie County completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Benzie County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Benzie County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

1% (363)

9-12th Grade

4% (727)

High School / GED

27% (4,907)

Some College

23% (4,180)

Associate's Degree

10% (1,817)

Bachelor's Degree

21% (3,817)

Master's Degree

10% (1,817)

Professional Degree

2% (363)

Doctorate Degree

1% (181)

Education	Benzie County	MI	USA
< 9th Grade	1%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	4%	6%	6%
High School / GED	27%	28%	26%
Some College	23%	22%	19%
Associate's Degree	10%	10%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	21%	19%	21%
Master's Degree	10%	9%	10%
Professional Degree	2%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%