Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Benzie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,525 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,852 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beulah. The county was created 162 years ago in 1862.
Quick Facts about Benzie County
| Population : | 17,852 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Area : | 2226 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 63% |
| Land as percent of area : | 37% |
| Named for : | Betsie River |
| Altitude : | 794 feet / 242 meters |
| Capital : | Beulah |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1863 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 18:12:42 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benzie County is located at 44°37'1"N 86°8'20"W (44.6168700, -86.1389900). It has 6 neighbors: Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, Manistee County, Wexford County, Door County and Kewaunee County.
Benzie County map
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The largest city of Benzie County is Frankfort with a population of 1,289. Other cities include, Elberta population 373, Beulah population 347, Honor population 331 and Lake Ann population 271. See all Benzie County cities & populated places.
Benzie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benzie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 1,289 | City in Benzie County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Weldon | 554 | Township in Benzie County, Michigan |
| Benzonia | 505 | 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Benzie County
Benzie County has 6 neighbours.
- Grand Traverse County county in Michigan, United States
- Leelanau County county in Michigan, United States
- Manistee County county in Michigan, United States
- Wexford County county in Michigan, United States
- Door County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Kewaunee County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Beulah
Demographics
The population of Benzie County increased by 1.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,525 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,389 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,328 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,348 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,473 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,390 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,534 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,624 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,761 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,766 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,852 | 0.48% | estimation process |
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
