Ben Hill County's estimated 2026 population is 17,165 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ben Hill County is the 104th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 17,649 and has seen a growth of -2.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 38.9 years
There are 12,910 adults, (3,076 of whom are seniors) in Ben Hill County.
Female: 9,150 (53.5%)
Male: 7,939 (46.5%)
The racial composition of Ben Hill County includes 56.15% White, 38.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,595 | 56.15% |
| Black or African American | 6,497 | 38.02% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 4.04% |
| Other race | 200 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.19% |
Ben Hill County's average per capita income is $37,248. Household income levels show a median of $41,758. The poverty rate stands at 25.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,533 | - |
| Families | $51,314 | $66,247 |
| Households | $41,758 | $56,193 |
| Non Families | $29,583 | $35,879 |
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