Benzie County, Michigan
Total Population: 18,177
County Seat: Beulah
Median Home Value
$254,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$72,603
Across all households
Median Age
50.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.1%
65 Years and Over
27.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.4%
No Health Insurance
6.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
34.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$72,603
Mean Household Income
$96,668
Per Capita Income
$40,984
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$254,400
Median Rent
$974/mo
Total Housing Units
12,231
Owner-Occupied
87.8%
Renter-Occupied
12.2%
Vacancy Rate
39.0%
Married Couple Households
56.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
14.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.5%
Average Household Size
2.39
Broadband Internet Access
92.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26019.