Ben Hill County, Georgia is a small county located in the southeastern corner of the state. It has a population of 17,959 people and a total area of 438 square miles. The median household income in Ben Hill County is $36,741, which is slightly lower than the national average of $55,322. The median age of the population is 35.2 years, which is slightly lower than the national average of 37.7 years.
The economy in Ben Hill County is mainly agricultural, with the county's main crops being cotton, corn, peanuts, and soybeans. The unemployment rate in Ben Hill County is 5.2%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5.7%. The poverty rate in Ben Hill County is 26.4%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The demographics in Ben Hill County are mainly African American, with the population being 66.1% African American and 28.9% White. The Hispanic population in Ben Hill County is 4.3%.
The education in Ben Hill County is provided by the Ben Hill County School District, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The district has a graduation rate of 83.9%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 83.2%.
The real estate in Ben Hill County is largely rural, with the median home value being $80,000. This is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. The median rent in Ben Hill County is $735, which is slightly lower than the national average of $949.