Benzie County's estimated 2026 population is 18,644 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benzie County is the 66th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 17,495 and has seen a growth of 6.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.8 years
Female: 51.8 years
Male: 49.3 years
There are 15,216 adults, (5,261 of whom are seniors) in Benzie County.
Female: 9,112 (49.8%)
Male: 9,198 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Benzie County includes 91.79% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,806 | 91.79% |
| Two or more races | 802 | 4.38% |
| Other race | 229 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 167 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.11% |
Benzie County's average per capita income is $42,545. Household income levels show a median of $74,834. The poverty rate stands at 9.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,656 | - |
| Families | $90,582 | $117,219 |
| Households | $74,834 | $98,649 |
| Non Families | $44,247 | $56,226 |
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