Benzonia, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Benzonia, Michigan had a total population of 718, the 493rd largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $61,875, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Benzonia Quick Facts
How Benzonia Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 503 | 718 | +42.7% |
| Median household income | $47,402 | $61,875 | No clear change (+30.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $142,885 | $209,100 | +46.3% |
| Median gross rent | $831 | $1,125 | No clear change (+35.4%) |
How Benzonia Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 86.9%
- Black: 0.1%
- Hispanic: 1.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 3.1%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 5.0%
- HS Diploma: 24.8%
- Some College: 29.4%
- Associate's: 10.0%
- Bachelor's: 18.7%
- Graduate+: 12.2%
Benzonia Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Benzie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 1,225 | $54,327 | 12.3% | $350,000 |
| Hardwood Acres | 611 | $109,196 | 3.4% | $276,700 |
| Thompsonville | 490 | $66,250 | 18.3% | $115,800 |
| Bendon | 315 | $69,750 | 15.0% | $196,200 |
| Lake Ann | 273 | $70,625 | 3.7% | $338,900 |
| Beulah | 218 | $71,000 | 13.9% | $485,700 |
| Elberta | 174 | $114,375 | 0.0% | $267,600 |
| Honor | 172 | $45,341 | 9.9% | $223,800 |
| Crystal Mountain | 166 | $120,938 | 2.4% | $547,400 |
| Nessen City | 149 | $62,222 | 31.5% | $160,400 |
Cities Similar to Benzonia
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Austin | 699 | $60,288 | $159,100 | 33.6% | 20.8% |
| Sanford | 716 | $68,000 | $175,600 | 39.6% | 9.5% |
| Ruby | 714 | $69,077 | $223,800 | 12.1% | 2.7% |
| Sheridan | 746 | $59,063 | $165,700 | 16.8% | 5.2% |
| Vernon | 697 | $69,625 | $133,400 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 718, Benzonia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Benzonia is a small community located in Michigan, within Benzie County. The total population is 718. It ranks as the 493rd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Benzonia is 44.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Benzonia is $61,875. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $209,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Benzonia has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.
Education
30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Benzonia, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Benzonia, Michigan?
Benzonia, Michigan has a population of 718 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Benzonia, MI?
The median household income in Benzonia is $61,875, which is 23% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Benzonia, MI?
The poverty rate in Benzonia is 14.1%. This means approximately 100 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Benzonia, Michigan?
Benzonia's population is 86.9% White, 0.1% Black, 1.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Benzonia, MI?
The median home value in Benzonia is $209,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
How educated is Benzonia, Michigan?
30.9% of adults (25+) in Benzonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.