Benzie County, Michigan

The median household income in Benzie County, Michigan is $72,603, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Benzie County is $40,984, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $72,603.

Benzie County's median household income of $72,603 is higher than the Michigan state average of $64,304. The per capita income is $40,984, compared to the state average of $35,451.

The per capita income in Benzie County, Michigan is $40,984, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Benzie County's median household income of $72,603 is higher than the Michigan average of $64,304. This difference of $8,299 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Benzie County ranks #19 out of 83 counties in Michigan by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $72,603 and per capita income of $40,984, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.