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Pilgrim, MI
Census-designated place in Benzie County, Michigan.
Population
24
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
68
ZIP codes
0
Pilgrim and its ZIP codes
Pilgrim at a glance
- Pilgrim is 62% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Pilgrim, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benzie County. PPP loans are for Pilgrim.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,346
5,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $9,380 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pilgrim, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
183
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 19°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Pilgrim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrankfortCity | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Crystal Downs Country ClubCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ElbertaVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| BeulahVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BenzoniaVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HonorVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| EmpireVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Maple GroveCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake AnnVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| BendonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| Glen ArborCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| CopemishVillage | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pilgrim, MI in?
- Pilgrim is in Benzie County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Pilgrim, MI?
- About 24 people live in Pilgrim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pilgrim?
- Nearby places include Frankfort (2.5 mi), Crystal Downs Country Club (2.6 mi), Elberta (3.3 mi), Beulah (8.2 mi), Benzonia (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023