Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County is home to 18,310 people. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Michigan rate (13.2%). The median household income is $74,834.
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| Measure | Value | Michigan | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,310 | 10,077,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $74,834 | $72,875 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.7% | 13.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 9.3% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $285,700 | $231,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,026 | $1,129 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.1% | 50.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.4% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 50.8 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.