Benzonia, MI is a small rural village located in the northwestern part of Michigan. With a population of 636 people and a population density of 447 people per square mile, Benzonia is an idyllic place to live and visit.
In Benzonia, there are many businesses that cater to the local community, such as the Benzie County Farm Bureau, which provides insurance coverage for farmers and families in the area. There is also a local winery, Iron Fish Distillery, which produces award-winning wines and spirits from locally grown grapes.
The village also offers plenty of outdoor activities year round. The nearby Crystal Lake offers swimming, fishing, boating and other water sports in the summertime. In winter there are skiing and snowmobiling opportunities at nearby resorts such as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort.
For those interested in organized sports, Benzonia has both recreational sporting teams as well as competitive leagues. The local Little League Baseball team is very popular among the younger residents while adult softball teams compete throughout the summer months. There is also horseback riding available at nearby farms and stables.
Finally, other organizations and events help bring people together throughout the year in Benzonia. In addition to various church groups and charities that serve the area's needs, there are festivals held throughout spring and summer including a 4th of July parade each year.
The population in Benzonia is 636. There are 562 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benzonia is 51, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benzonia is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benzonia
- 40.4% are married
- 21.4% are divorced
- 18.4% are married with children
- 39.8% have children, but are single
Race in Benzonia
- 79.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander