Ben Hill County's estimated 2026 population is 16,535 with a growth rate of -1.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ben Hill County is the 105th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 17,649 and has seen a growth of -6.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ben Hill County includes 57.32% White, 37.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (57.32%)
Black or African American (37.74%)
Two or more races (2.29%)
Other race (2.04%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native American (0.26%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,823 | 57.32% |
| Black or African American | 6,468 | 37.74% |
| Two or more races | 392 | 2.29% |
| Other race | 349 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.26% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ben Hill County's average per capita income is $36,692. Household income levels show a median of $39,081. The poverty rate stands at 25.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,856 | - |
| Families | $47,699 | $65,608 |
| Households | $39,081 | $56,280 |
| Non Families | $27,850 | $36,688 |
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