Ben Hill County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Ben Hill County was 17,069, a 0.48% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ben Hill County's population was 17,152, a decline of 0.09% compared to a population of 17,168 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Ben Hill County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ben Hill County decreased by 368. In this period, the peak population was 17,744 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 17,437 - -
2001 17,278 -159 -0.91%
2002 17,153 -125 -0.72%
2003 17,084 -69 -0.4%
2004 17,104 20 0.12%
2005 17,251 147 0.86%
2006 17,540 289 1.68%
2007 17,744 204 1.16%
2008 17,704 -40 -0.23%
2009 17,617 -87 -0.49%
2010 17,649 32 0.18%
2011 17,595 -54 -0.31%
2012 17,608 13 0.07%
2013 17,461 -147 -0.83%
2014 17,462 1 0.01%
2015 17,368 -94 -0.54%
2016 17,267 -101 -0.58%
2017 17,059 -208 -1.2%
2018 16,794 -265 -1.55%
2019 16,711 -83 -0.49%
2020 17,168 457 2.73%
2021 17,152 -16 -0.09%
2022 17,069 -83 -0.48%
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Ben Hill County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Ben Hill County's population increased by 212 (1.22%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Ben Hill County's population decreased by 481 (2.73%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Ben Hill County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Ben Hill County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 17,069. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ben Hill County's population peaked in year 2007 at 17,744.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ben Hill County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 16,711.

Ben Hill County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Ben Hill County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Ben Hill County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.10% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.11% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Ben Hill County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Ben Hill County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.10% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 99. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Ben Hill County's population grew the most with an increase of 457 (2.73%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Ben Hill County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 265 (-1.55%).

Things to know

Is Ben Hill County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ben Hill County's population decreased by 99 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 16 (0.09%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 83 (0.48%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Ben Hill County, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Ben Hill County decreased by 392 (2.25%). The population was highest at 17,462 in the year 2014 and lowest at 16,711 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.30%.

References

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Ben Hill County, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Ben Hill County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Ben Hill County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Ben Hill County was 17,069, a 0.48% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ben Hill County population was 17,152, a decline of 0.09% compared to a population of 17,168 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ben Hill County decreased by 368. In this period, the peak population was 17,744 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Ben Hill County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Ben Hill County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Ben Hill County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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