Benzonia, Michigan
Benzonia: Township in Benzie County, Michigan
About
Benzonia is a township located in the county of Benzie in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 497 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 505 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benzonia
| Population : | 505 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Benzie County |
| Postal code : | 49616 |
| Area : | 87.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 607 feet / 185 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 05:24:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benzonia is located at 44°37'17"N 86°5'57"W (44.6213900, -86.0992600).
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Demographics
The population of Benzonia increased by 1.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 497 | - | census |
| 2011 | 496 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 494 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 494 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 498 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 494 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 504 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 500 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 502 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 504 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 505 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,697 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,648 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,863 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,652 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 72.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 23.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 333 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
Benzonia zip code is 49616.
County name: Benzie, County
fips: 26019
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $126,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,461 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $953 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,658 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,111 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,112 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 71,644 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,767 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,905 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,068 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 448 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 349 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 86 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 351 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 87 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 10,553.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.63 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $102,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $988 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $388 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $497 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,576 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.05 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,404 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,980 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 100,544 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,259 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,029 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,391 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 588 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 335 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 167 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 536 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 462 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,502.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.18 |
Schools in Benzonia
College & universities near Benzonia, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171483 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City (MI) | 49686 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benzonia, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRV | Traverse City, Michigan | 107 Hall Street | BUS |
| KGS | Kingsley, Michigan | 119 E. Main St. | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| REE | Reed City, Michigan | US 10 & 220th Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Benzonia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benzonia Post Office | Benzonia (MI) | 49616 |
Other cities in Benzie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benzie County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 1,289 | City in Benzie County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Weldon | 554 | Township in Benzie County, Michigan |
| Thompsonville | 459 | Village in Benzie County, Michigan |
| Elberta | 373 | Human settlement in Benzie County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Beulah | 347 | City in Michigan |
| Honor | 331 | Michigan |
| Lake Ann | 271 | Human settlement in Benzie County, Michigan, United States of America |
