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Benzie County, MI Public Records

19th Circuit Court
448 Court Pl
Government Ctr, Upper Level
Beulah, MI 49617 http://www.benzieco.net/government/19
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-882-9671 ext. 2, 231-723-6664
F: 231-882-5941
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed or home-youthful training case records released
The 19th Judicial Circuit encompasses two counties, Manistee and Benzie
85th District Court
448 Court Place
Government Center, Upper Level
Beulah, MI 49617 http://www.benzieco.net/government/85
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 231-882-0019
F: 231-882-0022
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
Probate Court
448 Court Pl
Government Center
Beulah, MI 49617 http://www.benzieco.net/government/pr
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-882-9675
F: 231-882-5987
Jurisdiction: Probate
Alternate Fax number: 231-882-0022.

Benzie County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Benzie County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Benzie County
County Register of Deeds
448 Court Pl
Government Ctr, Upper Level
Beulah, MI 49617 http://www.benzieco.net/government/co
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 231-882-0016
Fax: 231-882-0167
Recorded Documents

Benzie County Vital Certificates

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Adjoining Counties

Grand Traverse County, MI
Leelanau County, MI
Manistee County, MI
Wexford County, MI

Benzie County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 321.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 17,227
  • Females: 50.4%
  • White: 96%
  • Black/African American: 0.8%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,229
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.42
Housing Units (2000): 10,312
Homeownership Rate (2000): 85.7%
Migration Flow to Benzie County, MI from (2007-2008):

Benzie County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $184,730
  • Construction: $24,286
  • Retail Trade: $17,184
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,487
  • Healthcare: $14,984
  • Banking: $9,986
  • Retail Trade: $17,184
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $19,709
  • Manufacturing: $20,504
  • Farms: $2,908
  • Government: $34,958
Employed (2000): 7,257
Unemployed (2000): 479
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,165
Local Government Employment (2007): 620
Local Government Revenue (2007): $54,756 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $26,175 (thou. dol.)

Benzie County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 188
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Deaths (2007): 191
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6

Benzie County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 34
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 7
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 24
Property Crimes (2008): 258
  • Burglary: 75
  • Larceny-Theft: 173
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 10

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