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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Census Bureau: More women than men in Benzie County in 2019

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Of the 17,615 people living in Benzie County in 2019, 50.3 percent (8,865) were women and 49.7 percent (8,750) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Michigan News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 4,957-to-4,863. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,365 females and 2,180 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Benzie County's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over4,86327.6
Females 18 and over4,95728.1
Males 65 and over2,18012.4
Females 65 and over2,36513.4

Source: US Census Bureau

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