Ben Hill County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 17,199 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ben Hill County, Georgia is the 103rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 17,649 and has seen a growth of -2.55% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,554 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 17,483 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 17,412 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 17,341 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 17,270 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 17,199 | 71 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 17,128 | 71 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 17,057 | -71 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 17,128 | -40 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 17,168 | 457 | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 16,711 | -83 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 16,794 | -265 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 17,059 | -208 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 17,267 | -101 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 17,368 | -94 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 17,462 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 17,461 | -147 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 17,608 | 13 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 17,595 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 17,649 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,245 | 245 | 1.53% |
| 1980 | 16,000 | 2,829 | 21.48% |
| 1970 | 13,171 | -462 | -3.39% |
| 1960 | 13,633 | -1,246 | -8.37% |
| 1950 | 14,879 | 356 | 2.45% |
| 1940 | 14,523 | 1,476 | 11.31% |
| 1930 | 13,047 | -1,552 | -10.63% |
| 1920 | 14,599 | 2,736 | 23.06% |
| 1910 | 11,863 | -5,691 | -32.42% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,917 | 57.76% |
| Black or African American | 6,411 | 37.34% |
| Other race | 391 | 2.28% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,126 | 2.36 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 2,673 | 3.05 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 2,540 | 1.16 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 1,528 | 3.08 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 385 | 2.69 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,274 | 11.08% |
| Associates Degree | 839 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,003 | 8.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 400 | 3.48% |
| High School Graduate | 5,905 | 51.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 596 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 1,485 | 12.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,827 | 5,826 | 1,032 |
| Black | 4,058 | 3,445 | 283 |
| Hispanic | 496 | 265 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 137 | 19 |
| Other Race | 93 | 33 | 11 |
| Asian | 43 | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 88.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,360 | $62,083 | $48,720 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,493 | $73,889 | $66,719 |
| High School Graduate | $29,593 | $32,664 | $28,038 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,205 | $30,893 | $11,436 |
| Overall | $33,108 | $37,434 | $29,057 |
| Some College | $33,986 | $40,645 | $24,375 |
$33,108
Average Earnings
$37,434
Average Male
$29,057
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.57% of Ben Hill County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,196 | 2,665 | 43.01% |
| White | 9,202 | 1,399 | 15.2% |
| Other | 380 | 335 | 88.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,102 | 312 | 28.31% |
| Multiple | 369 | 35 | 9.49% |
| Asian | 54 | 8 | 14.81% |
26.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.69%
Male Poverty Rate
30.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ben Hill County, Georgia is Other, with 88.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ben Hill County, Georgia is Multiple, with 9.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.96% |
| High School | 24.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.62% |
| Female Employed | 21.39% |
| Male Employed | 3.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,861 | $62,438 |
| Households | $38,255 | $54,433 |
| Married Families | $66,760 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $39,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
927
Number of Veterans
845
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 360 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 260 |
| 65 to 74 | 259 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 75+ | 162 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 8.09% |
| Black | 277 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.16%
Born in Ben Hill County, Georgia
97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
97.7% of Ben Hill County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 78.16% having been born in Georgia. 1.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.