Ben Hill County, Georgia

Total Population: 17,138

County Seat: Fitzgerald

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.7%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Two or More Races1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.