Benzie County, MI

County

Cities in Benzie County

Neighborhoods in Benzie County

Neighborhood

Benzie, MI

Hardwood Acres / Maple Grove

Crystal Mountain / Weldon

Chimney Corners Resort / Crystallia

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Benzie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.9%

Households with Children

22.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,527

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.2%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.2%
Seniors (65+): 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.9%
High School / GED: 26.3%
Some College or Associate's: 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.3%
Single Parents: 5.9%
Couples & Adults: 45.7%
Living Alone: 32.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 61.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.0%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 82.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources