Benzie County is a county located in the state of Michigan. As of 2000, the population is 15,998. Its county seat is
Beulah.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,998 people, 6,500 households, and 4,595 families residing in the county. The population density is 19/km˛ (50/mi˛). There are 10,312 housing units at an average density of 12/km˛ (32/mi˛).
Of interest to
Christian singles prospecting in this county are;
Median age, Married couples, and racial makeup of
the local population. The racial makeup of the county is 96.39% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 1.59% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,500 households out of which 28.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% are married couples living together, 7.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% are non-families. 24.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 2.86.
Christian singles may
wish to note the ratio of women to men in this
county. In the county the population is spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $37,350, and the median income for a family is $42,716. Males have a median income of $30,218 versus $21,730 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,524. 7.00% of the population and 4.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.20% of those under the age of 18 and 5.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities, villages, and townships
Cities
Frankfort
Villages
Benzonia
Beulah
Elberta
Honor
Lake Ann
Thompsonville
Townships
Almira Township
Benzonia Township
Blaine Township
Colfax Township
Crystal Lake Township
Gilmore Township
Homestead Township
Inland Township
Joyfield Township
Lake Township
Platte Township
Weldon Township
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