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 18,058.
The median home value in Benzie County is $351,684.
The median income in Benzie County is $71,327.
The median rent in Benzie County is $970.
The unemployment rate in Benzie County is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Benzie County is 10.4%.
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 1,104

Benzonia, MI Population 679

Hardwood Acres, MI Population 561

Thompsonville, MI Population 452

Lake Ann, MI Population 423

Bendon, MI Population 296

Elberta, MI Population 225

Beulah, MI Population 200

Maple Grove, MI Population 165

Honor, MI Population 149

Crystal Mountain, MI Population 130

Nessen City, MI Population 90

Crystal Downs Country Club, MI Population 61

Pilgrim, MI Population 0

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 18,058. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2022	17,926	1.3%
2021	17,703	0.5%
2020	17,615	-

Gender in Benzie County

Benzie County is 49.8% female with 8,992 female residents.
Benzie County is 50.2% male with 9,065 male residents.

Female

49.8% (8,992)

Male

50.2% (9,065)

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

Race / Ethnicity in Benzie County

Benzie County is:

92.4% White with 16,680 White residents.
0.7% African American with 130 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 190 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 57 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 171 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 384 Two Or More residents.
2.5% Hispanic with 446 Hispanic residents.

White

92.4% (16,680)

African American

0.7% (130)

American Indian

1.1% (190)

Asian

0.3% (57)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.9% (171)

Two Or More

2.1% (384)

Hispanic

2.5% (446)

Table: Benzie County By Race

Race	Benzie County	MI	USA
White	92.4%	73.5%	58.9%
African American	0.7%	13.4%	12.1%
American Indian	1.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	0.3%	3.2%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.9%	0.3%	0.4%
Two Or More	2.1%	3.7%	3.5%
Hispanic	2.5%	5.5%	18.7%

Household Income For Benzie County, Michigan

2.9% of households in Benzie County earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Benzie County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Benzie County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Benzie County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Benzie County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Benzie County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in Benzie County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Benzie County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Benzie County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Benzie County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

2.9% (523)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.7% (667)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.7% (1,397)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.8% (1,414)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.0% (2,338)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.6% (3,000)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.1% (2,734)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.4% (3,675)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.0% (1,268)

$200,000 or more

5.7% (1,037)

Income	Benzie County	MI	USA
Less than $10,000	2.9%	5.0%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.7%	4.1%	3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.7%	7.5%	7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.8%	8.2%	7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.0%	12.1%	10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.6%	17.2%	16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.1%	13.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.4%	16.5%	17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.0%	7.8%	8.8%
$200,000 or more	5.7%	8.2%	11.4%

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.
30.0% of adults in Benzie County completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Benzie County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Benzie County completed associate's degree.
20.0% 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

2% (361)

9-12th Grade

4% (722)

High School / GED

30% (5,417)

Some College

22% (3,972)

Associate's Degree

9% (1,625)

Bachelor's Degree

20% (3,611)

Master's Degree

10% (1,805)

Professional Degree

2% (361)

Doctorate Degree

1% (180)

Education	Benzie County	MI	USA
< 9th Grade	2%	2%	3%
9-12th Grade	4%	6%	6%
High School / GED	30%	28%	26%
Some College	22%	23%	20%
Associate's Degree	9%	10%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	20%	19%	21%
Master's Degree	10%	9%	10%
Professional Degree	2%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%