Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Benzonia, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

718

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.9%624

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.6%33

Two or More

3.5%25

Other

3.1%22

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%13

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%26

High School Diploma

20%108

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%39

Some College (1+ yr)

22.2%120

Associate's Degree

10%54

Bachelor's Degree

18.7%101

Master's Degree

6.8%37

Professional Degree

3.3%18

Doctorate

2%11

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

30.9%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$209,100

Median Renti

$1,125

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.2%244

Renter-Occupied

13.8%39

Total Units

341

Homeownership

86.2%

Vacancy Rate

17%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%15

$50K–$100K

10.2%25

$100K–$150K

13.9%34

$150K–$200K

16.4%40

$200K–$300K

33.2%81

$300K–$500K

20.1%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%15

2000–2009

8.2%28

1990–1999

12.3%42

1980–1989

6.7%23

1970–1979

7.6%26

1960–1969

12.9%44

1950–1959

7.9%27

1940–1949

7%24

1939 or earlier

32.8%112

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.6%214

Bottled/LP Gas

17%48

Electricity

4.9%14

No Fuel

1.1%3

Wood

0.7%2

Other

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,875

Mean Household Incomei

$82,288

Per Capita Incomei

$33,430

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

390

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%6

$15K–$20K

7.1%20

$20K–$25K

4.2%12

$25K–$30K

7.1%20

$30K–$35K

2.8%8

$35K–$40K

1.8%5

$40K–$45K

3.9%11

$45K–$50K

3.5%10

$50K–$60K

12.7%36

$60K–$75K

12.7%36

$75K–$100K

11.7%33

$100K–$125K

8.8%25

$125K–$150K

8.1%23

$150K–$200K

9.2%26

$200K+

4.2%12

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

356

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

363

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured