Benzie County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,310
Median Age
50.8
Male Median
49.3
Female Median
51.8
Benzie County, Michigan Population Growth

Benzie County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.4%%.
+3.4%% Growth
Benzie County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Benzie County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.8 | 18,310 |
| 2023 | 50.6 | 18,177 |
| 2022 | 50.4 | 18,058 |
| 2021 | 50.4 | 17,926 |
| 2020 | 50.1 | 17,703 |
| 2019 | 50.2 | 17,615 |
| 2018 | 49.6 | 17,552 |
| 2017 | 48.9 | 17,462 |
| 2016 | 48.6 | 17,462 |
| 2015 | 48.4 | 17,437 |
| 2014 | 47.9 | 17,450 |
| 2013 | 47.4 | 17,474 |
| 2012 | 46.4 | 17,554 |
| 2011 | 45.5 | 17,625 |
| 2010 | 44.7 | 17,705 |
Benzie County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 12.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 21.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.2% |
| 65+ | 28.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Benzie County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 52.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Benzie County, Michigan
The median age in Benzie County, Michigan is 50.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Benzie County, Michigan is 18,310.
In Benzie County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Benzie County, Michigan is aging.