Ben Hill County, Georgia
Ben Hill County: county in Georgia, United States
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Ben Hill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,634 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,614 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fitzgerald. The county was created 120 years ago in 1905.
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Ben Hill County at a glance
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FitzgeraldPopulation 8,615
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Quick Facts about Ben Hill County
| Population | 16,614 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 658 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.7598,-83.2205 |
| Named for | Benjamin Harvey Hill |
| Altitude | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Capital | Fitzgerald |
| Establishment | January 01, 1906 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:28:10 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Ben Hill County is located at 31°45'35"N 83°13'14"W (31.7597800, -83.2204600). It has 4 neighbors: Coffee County, Irwin County, Telfair County and Wilcox County.
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The largest city of Ben Hill County is Fitzgerald with a population of 8,615. . See all Ben Hill County cities & populated places.
Ben Hill County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ben Hill County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald | 8,615 | City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ben Hill County decreased by 6.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,634 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,591 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,601 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,450 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,449 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,357 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,251 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,037 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,822 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,700 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,614 | -0.52% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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