Ben Hill County, Georgia
Total Population: 17,138
County Seat: Fitzgerald
Median Home Value
$114,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$39,081
Across all households
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.7%
65 Years and Over
17.8%
Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.3%
No Health Insurance
18.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$39,081
Mean Household Income
$56,280
Per Capita Income
$23,099
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$114,600
Median Rent
$692/mo
Total Housing Units
8,135
Owner-Occupied
59.8%
Renter-Occupied
40.2%
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Married Couple Households
41.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
34.7%
Average Household Size
2.35
Broadband Internet Access
72.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13017.