Benzie County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benzie County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26019
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 319.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 539.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 859.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.636844
- Longitude
- -86.231999
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,203
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,113
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,753 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 2.5% |
| White | 17,035 | 93.6% |
| Black | 95 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 167 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,814 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 2.0% |
| White | 14,209 | 94.0% |
| Black | 180 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 323 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,310
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,816
- Poverty Rate
- 9.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,743
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,806 | 91.8% |
| Black | 124 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,665
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,866 | 50.2% |
| Republican | 5,698 | 36.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,101 | 13.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,785 | 49.7% |
| Female | 7,880 | 50.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,358 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 1.9% |
| Black | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,323
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,904 | 66.7% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 45.2% |
| Black | 10 | 62.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 47.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,960 | 63.7% |
| Female | 5,363 | 68.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,215 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,175 (36.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,326
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $288,983
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,019
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.