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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ben Hill County

Georgia · 17,484 residents · 250.118 sq mi
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Ben Hill County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,100. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,700. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,484
+8%since 1990
from 16,245 in 1990
1990 – 2025
70 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+8%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K17K18K1990201020202024Ben Hill County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,093
+52%since 1990
from $9,300 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
33.3% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(11,098)
Black31.3%(5,089)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(105)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score55.3%(8,982)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(10,818)
Black32.4%(5,673)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(800)
Asian0.3%(49)
Diversity Score62.7%(10,963)
63
+13%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−12%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Hill County, Georgia?

Ben Hill County, Georgia has about 17,484 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ben Hill County, Georgia?

The typical household in Ben Hill County, Georgia earns about $27,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ben Hill County, Georgia expensive?

In Ben Hill County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Ben Hill County, Georgia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ben Hill County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ben Hill County, Georgia?

About 22.3% of people in Ben Hill County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ben Hill County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ben Hill County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,239 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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