Ben Hill County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ben Hill County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13017
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 250.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 253.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.740772
- Longitude
- -83.147197
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,719
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,540
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,836 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 882 | 5.3% |
| White | 9,134 | 54.6% |
| Black | 6,471 | 38.7% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,121 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 419 | 3.3% |
| White | 7,301 | 58.2% |
| Black | 4,680 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,089
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,209
- Poverty Rate
- 24.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,207
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,595 | 56.1% |
| Black | 6,497 | 38.0% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,706
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,127 | 42.5% |
| Republican | 3,096 | 31.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,483 | 25.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,323 | 44.5% |
| Female | 5,382 | 55.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,468 | 56.3% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 3.3% |
| Black | 3,442 | 35.5% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,980
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,227 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 24.7% |
| Black | 1,471 | 42.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 28.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,149 | 49.7% |
| Female | 2,831 | 52.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,556 (39.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,509 (12.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,141
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $112,827
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $818
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.