This was 3.8 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,703.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Benzie County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 821 | 6.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,403 | 25.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 510 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,055 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,788 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,458 | 10.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,791 | 20.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,185 | 8.9 |
| Professional school degree | 252 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 117 | 0.9 |
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