Benzie County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,310 | — | #1,976 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,834 | -0.4% | #852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.8 years | +30.6% | #181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $285,700 | +1.3% | #698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,026 | -11.8% | #913 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.4% | #710 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benzie County has a population of 18,310, making it the #1,976 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.8 years, which is 30.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benzie County is $74,834, ranking #852 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Benzie County is $285,700 (+1.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,026/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.8%.
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94.4% of residents in Benzie County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County, Michigan has a total population of 18,310, making it the 1,976th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benzie County is 50.8 years, which is 30.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benzie County is $74,834, which ranks #852 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Benzie County is $285,700, 1.3% above the national median. Renters in Benzie County pay a median gross rent of $1,026 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benzie County, 36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Benzie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Benzie County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.