2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,177
Benzie County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 18,177. The median household income is $72,603, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.2%, median home value is $254,400, and 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 42% above the national average.
Population
18,177
2023 estimate
Rank #1977 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,603
Household
Rank #851 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$254,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #750 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #464 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% above Michigan avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Michigan avg·32% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Michigan avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$40,984
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
40% above Michigan avg·22% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above Michigan avg·5% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% above Michigan avg·20% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Michigan avg·3% above national avg
Housing Units
12,231
Households
7,466
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,374
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% above Michigan avg·42% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Michigan avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.3%
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