Georgia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,089 (100%) |
| Population Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,758 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,130 |
| Median Home Value | $112,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,141 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,481 (55.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,601 (31.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,059 (13.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,082 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 4,594 (64.9%) |
The table below compares Ben Hill County to the other 159 counties and county equivalents in Georgia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 104 | 35th |
| Population Density | # 81 | 50th |
| Median Household Income | # 151 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 151 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 47 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Georgia Census Data Comparison Tool.
