Benzie County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,603
Per Capita Income
$40,984
Poverty Rate
10.2%
SNAP Recipients
7.4%
Gini Index
0.452
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.0%
$25K–$50K19.5%
$50K–$75K18.4%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K18.9%
$150K–$200K7.9%
$200K+6.8%
The median household income in Benzie County, MI is $72,603 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $40,984. 10.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.452 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).