Benzonia Village, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 519 people in the city, organized into 211 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 488.2 people per square mile (188.5/kmē), it is 105th least densely populated city in Michigan. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 239.6 per square mile (92.51/kmē). The average household size was 2.25 people, and the average family size was 2.88 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 21% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106 males. The median age of the city's population was 39.7 years, The median age of males was 38 years, for females the median age was 41.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 93.45% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 3.08% American Indian, 0.39% Asian, 0.19% Native Hawaiian, 1.54% from two or more races and 0.96% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28650, it is the 95th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Michigan. The median income for a family in the city was $35104, making it the 95th poorest city by median family income among the Michigan. The per capita income for the city was $15515, making its Michigan's 152nd lowest city by per capita income. The median income is $14464, The median income for males was $17396, compared to $11429 for females.
In 2000, 104 pupils and students, of which 49.04% are male and 50.96% are female, 20.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.81% nursery or pri school, 7.69% kindergarten, 57.69% elementary school, 23.08% high school and 6.73% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 519 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 493 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 494 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 494 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 491 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 494 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 486 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 484 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 484 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 478 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 473 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8 | |
| Elementary school | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| High school | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzonia village, Michigan | $28650 | $35104 | $15515 |
| Benzie County, Michigan | $37350 | $42716 | $18524 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |