Benzie County, Michigan's estimated 2024 population is 18,555 with a growth rate of 0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benzie County, Michigan is the 66th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 17,495 and has seen a growth of 6.06% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,125 | 114 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 19,011 | 114 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 18,897 | 114 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 18,783 | 114 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 18,669 | 114 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 18,555 | 114 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 18,441 | 114 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 18,327 | 90 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 18,237 | 247 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 17,990 | 223 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 17,767 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 17,748 | 123 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 17,625 | 102 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 17,523 | 137 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 17,386 | -80 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 17,466 | 126 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 17,340 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 17,319 | -61 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 17,380 | -115 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 17,495 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,200 | 995 | 8.88% |
| 1980 | 11,205 | 2,612 | 30.4% |
| 1970 | 8,593 | 759 | 9.69% |
| 1960 | 7,834 | -472 | -5.68% |
| 1950 | 8,306 | 506 | 6.49% |
| 1940 | 7,800 | 1,213 | 18.42% |
| 1930 | 6,587 | -360 | -5.18% |
| 1920 | 6,947 | -3,691 | -34.7% |
| 1910 | 10,638 | 953 | 9.84% |
| 1900 | 9,685 | 4,448 | 84.93% |
| 1890 | 5,237 | 1,804 | 52.55% |
| 1880 | 3,433 | 1,249 | 57.19% |
| 1870 | 2,184 | -16,941 | -88.58% |
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% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,466 | 2.39 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 4,218 | 2.84 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 2,408 | 1.28 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 556 | 3.27 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 284 | 3.52 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 606 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,401 | 10.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,950 | 21.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,838 | 13.18% |
| High School Graduate | 3,723 | 26.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 242 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 3,182 | 22.82% |
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 | 12,976 | 12,193 | 4,496 |
| 2+ Races | 364 | 333 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 254 | 254 | 26 |
| Native American | 221 | 205 | 31 |
| Other Race | 123 | 123 | 100 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 39 |
| Black | 72 | 54 | 9 |
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 81.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,125 | $62,656 | $36,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,202 | $45,673 | $56,974 |
| High School Graduate | $31,840 | $40,156 | $25,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,408 | $36,417 | $31,667 |
| Overall | $39,798 | $45,713 | $34,392 |
| Some College | $40,181 | $43,709 | $36,083 |
$39,798
Average Earnings
$45,713
Average Male
$34,392
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.03% of Benzie County, Michigan residents speak only English, while 1.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,440 | 1,548 | 9.42% |
| Hispanic | 429 | 157 | 36.6% |
| Asian | 163 | 102 | 62.58% |
| Multiple | 671 | 84 | 12.52% |
| Native | 240 | 45 | 18.75% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Black | 59 | 18 | 30.51% |
| Other | 253 | 4 | 1.58% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.9%
Male Poverty Rate
10.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benzie County, Michigan is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benzie County, Michigan is Other, with 1.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.25% |
| Some College | 10.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.84% |
| Female Employed | 6.37% |
| Male Employed | 4.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,580 | $114,276 |
| Households | $72,603 | $96,668 |
| Married Families | $96,509 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,809 | $56,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,462
Number of Veterans
1,347
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 635 |
| First Gulf War | 327 |
| Second Gulf War | 201 |
| Korea | 72 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 451 |
| 75+ | 387 |
| 55 to 64 | 318 |
| 35 to 54 | 253 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,405 | 10.02% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 9.48% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 4.49% |
| Native American | 10 | 4.52% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
77.89%
Born in Benzie County, Michigan
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
98.66% of Benzie County, Michigan residents were born in the United States, with 77.89% having been born in Michigan. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.