Benzie County, Michigan

Total Population: 18,177

County Seat: Beulah

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.6%
Two or More Races3.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Other Race0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.