Ben Hill County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,535, reflecting a -1.22% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ben Hill County is the 105th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 17,649 and has grown -6.31% since 2010.
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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