What is the population of Benzonia, Michigan?

Benzonia has a population of approximately 718 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Benzonia, Michigan located?

Benzonia is located in Michigan, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.6161°, -86.0989°.

What is the median household income in Benzonia?

The median household income in Benzonia is approximately $61,875 based on the most recent open data.

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Benzonia

Total population

718

Median home value

$209,100

30.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$61,875

Benzonia$62k

National$74k

Elevation249 m

Land area2.92 km²

Weather68°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates44.62°, -86.10°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

249 m

Area

2.92 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Benzonia is a village in Benzie County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 551 at the 2020 census, up from 497 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Benzonia Township at the southeast end of Crystal Lake on U.S. Highway 31 at the junction with M-115 west.

History & geography

History

Benzonia began in 1858 as an educational Christian colony on the model of Oberlin, Ohio. Its founding was under the leadership of Charles E. Bailey. The village, which was once the county seat, was incorporated in 1891. In 1863 Grand Traverse College was chartered and began here. It was renamed Benzonia College in 1891. In 1900 the college was changed to a preparatory school named Benzonia Academy. The academy continued to function until 1918 when it was closed. In his book Waiting for the Morning Train, historian Bruce Catton captured local history and documented his perspective of growing up in Benzonia as his father was an instructor at the academy.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

44.4

Median home value

$209,100

Housing units

341

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment

6.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

86.9%

Black

0.1%

Asian

Hispanic

1.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

44.6161

Longitude

-86.0989

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tonight

49°F

Scattered Rain Showers

Saturday

68°F

Chance Rain Showers

Saturday Night

50°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

68°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Sunday Night

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Benzonia, MI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.5%

Diabetes

8.6%

Adult obesity

34.8%

Binge drinking

19.1%

Adult smoking

12.4%

No leisure activity

19.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Benzie Central Sr High School
High · BENZONIA · 348 students · 23.2:1 ratio
Benzie Central Middle School
Middle · BENZONIA · 264 students · 16.5:1 ratio
Frankfort Elementary School
Elementary · FRANKFORT · 262 students · 15.4:1 ratio
Frankfort High School
High · FRANKFORT · 215 students · 15.4:1 ratio
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Elementary · BENZONIA · 202 students · 15.5:1 ratio
Benzie Academy
High · BENZONIA · 70 students · 70:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).