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Ben Hill County

Georgia · 17,194 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 $32,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,500. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,194
−2%since 2000
from 17,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+18%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K17K18K1990201020202024Ben Hill County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,077
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,241
+29%since 2000
from $14,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(10,818)
Black32.4%(5,673)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(800)
Asian0.3%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(10,963)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(9,219)
Black36.2%(6,222)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,054)
Asian0.7%(116)
Other1%(165)
Diversity Score69.5%(11,958)
Segregation Score30.9%(5,316)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ben Hill County, Georgia?

Ben Hill County, Georgia has about 17,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ben Hill County, Georgia earns about $32,077 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 $85,500, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Ben Hill County, Georgia?

About 11.0% 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 29.1% 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 949 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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1 ZIP code
ZIP 31750
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