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Ben Hill County, GA market data
How Ben Hill County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,099
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 7,082
- Median household income
- $41,758
- +29.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $112,700
- Jobs located here
- 5,834
- Highest market score
- 47
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #1,330 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Ben Hill County has an estimated 17,099 people and 7,082 households. Population estimates put the population change in Ben Hill County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Ben Hill County is $41,758, 48% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 29.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ben Hill County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Of the business types scored in Ben Hill County, medical and dental practices (47); pet businesses (38); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (37) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #1,330 of 2,394 scored counties.
Ben Hill County is part of the Fitzgerald area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ben Hill County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ben Hill County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,330 of 2,394 | 32 | 45.2 | $194K | 127 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,590 of 2,200 | 6 | 8.5 | $761K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 37 | #1,337 of 1,771 | 5 | 7.1 | $1.6M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 33 | #1,703 of 2,272 | 12 | 16.9 | $1.3M | 101 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,624 of 1,886 | 8 | 11.3 | $775K | 79 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,886 of 2,222 | 7 | 9.9 | $2.8M | 92 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,129 of 2,405 | 41 | 57.9 | $478K | 72 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 27 | #2,131 of 2,405 | 66 | 93.2 | $297K | 80 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 26 | #2,071 of 2,358 | 10 | 14.1 | $1.8M | 75 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 23 | #1,882 of 2,087 | 9 | 12.7 | $1.1M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 23 | #2,011 of 2,210 | 12 | 16.9 | $859K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,234 of 2,339 | 13 | 18.4 | $368K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 19 | #2,285 of 2,401 | 27 | 38.1 | $194K | 72 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 18 | #1,710 of 1,769 | 6 | 8.5 | $797K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 18 | #2,288 of 2,378 | 17 | 24.0 | $308K | 69 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 15 | #1,445 of 1,472 | 5 | 7.1 | $183K | 27 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 14 | #2,055 of 2,090 | 8 | 11.3 | $2.5M | 48 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 14 | #2,347 of 2,385 | 27 | 38.1 | $177K | 83 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 13 | #1,870 of 1,889 | 7 | 9.9 | $2.8M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 12 | #2,044 of 2,088 | 7 | 9.9 | $418K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 11 | #2,348 of 2,402 | 21 | 29.7 | $1.7M | 50 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 9 | #1,304 of 1,328 | 5 | 7.1 | $956K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 8 | #1,765 of 1,792 | 6 | 8.5 | $488K | 38 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 8 | #2,218 of 2,261 | 14 | 19.8 | $2.6M | 32 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $473K | 47 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $4.9M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.3M | 43 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $8.9M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | Index only | 499 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.6M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $5.2M | 213 | 6 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 34 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | Index only | 528 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $7.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $15.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Ben Hill County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.2M | $740 | 77 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.8M | $2,509 | 97 |
| Food away from home | $19.6M | $2,769 | 68 |
| Groceries | $35.8M | $5,049 | 80 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.8M | $675 | 67 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.9M | $267 | 46 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.9M | $414 | 42 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.2M | $876 | 68 |
| Pets | $4.6M | $644 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.3M | $1,456 | 71 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.3M | $2,156 | 110 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.5M | $2,191 | 73 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.1M | $1,151 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $86.4M | $12,202 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Ben Hill County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,099−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 7,082
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 250 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 68
- Median household income
- $41,758+29.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $56,193
- Median home value
- $112,700
- Jobs located here
- 5,834
- Daytime population
- 16,434Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ben Hill County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Ben Hill County at 17,099 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,082 households. Median household income rose 29.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ben Hill County, GA spend?
Households in Ben Hill County spend about $86.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.8M on groceries and $19.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ben Hill County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ben Hill County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ben Hill County are for medical and dental practices (47); pet businesses (38); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (37). Ben Hill County ranks #1,330 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Ben Hill County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ben Hill County is $41,758 a year, 48% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $112,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ben Hill County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (47% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Ben Hill County, each ranked against other counties.
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