Benzonia township is located in Benzie County Michigan. Benzonia township has a 2024 population of 2,819. Benzonia township is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,741 in 2020.
The average household income in Benzonia township is $94,254 with a poverty rate of 19.6%. The median age in Benzonia township is 56.9 years: 52.3 years for males, and 63.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benzonia township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,360 | 85.23% |
| Other race | 121 | 4.37% |
| Asian | 96 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 95 | 3.43% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.36% |
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,255 | 2.14 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 694 | 2.54 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 450 | 1.23 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 56 | 2.93 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 55 | 3.78 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 256 | 11.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 585 | 25.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 270 | 11.7% |
| High School Graduate | 488 | 21.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 600 | 26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,028 | 1,932 | 743 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 86 | 6 |
| Native American | 76 | 71 | 16 |
| Other Race | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 62 | 26 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,846 | $88,906 | $21,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,281 | $62,969 | $70,208 |
| High School Graduate | $30,313 | $14,167 | $35,129 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,324 | $0 | $31,103 |
| Overall | $32,670 | $35,926 | $30,714 |
| Some College | $31,336 | $33,828 | $21,875 |
$32,670
Average Earnings
$35,926
Average Male
$30,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of Benzonia township residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,311 | 345 | 14.93% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 137 | 83.54% |
| Asian | 96 | 96 | 100% |
| Native | 95 | 42 | 44.21% |
| Multiple | 62 | 27 | 43.55% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100% |
19.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.63%
Male Poverty Rate
17.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benzonia township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benzonia township is White, with 14.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.31% |
| High School | 21.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.33% |
| Female Employed | 12.77% |
| Male Employed | 10.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,406 | $121,524 |
| Households | $60,156 | $94,254 |
| Married Families | $90,915 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,192 | $44,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
129
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 5.45% |
| Native American | 10 | 13.16% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.21%
Born in Benzonia township
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
99.17% of Benzonia township residents were born in the United States, with 74.21% having been born in Michigan. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,894 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 2,879 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 2,864 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 2,849 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 2,834 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 2,819 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 2,804 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 2,789 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 2,778 | 37 | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 2,741 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 2,746 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,745 | 15 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 2,730 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,719 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 2,700 | -14 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,714 | 17 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 2,697 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,695 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 2,705 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,724 | 0 | 0% |