Ben Hill County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,089 | — | #2,030 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,758 | -44.4% | #3,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,700 | -60.0% | #2,806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $688 | -40.8% | #2,795 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% | +99.6% | #2,997 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ben Hill County has a population of 17,089, making it the #2,030 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ben Hill County is $41,758, ranking #3,041 out of 3,222 counties — 44.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Ben Hill County is $112,700 (-60.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $688/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.3%.
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81.0% of residents in Ben Hill County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.7% below the national rate.
About Ben Hill County, Georgia
Ben Hill County, Georgia has a total population of 17,089, making it the 2,030th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ben Hill County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ben Hill County is $41,758, which ranks #3,041 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Ben Hill County is $112,700, 60.0% below the national median. Renters in Ben Hill County pay a median gross rent of $688 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ben Hill County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.2 min.
Ben Hill County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%).
All data for Ben Hill County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.