Population 10,131 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ben Hill
Household size in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Ben Hill run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.40 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Compared with other Atlanta neighborhoods, though, Ben Hill has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ben Hill is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Ben Hill (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ben Hill
Renters in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.3% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Ben Hill than nationally: 48.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Ben Hill: 11.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Ben Hill is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $944 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,052 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,782 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$966 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ben Hill costs $1,782 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $966 a month from 2006–10, a 118% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 44.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ben Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Ben Hill than nationally: 39.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole (42.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ben Hill is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole (90.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ben Hill
| Period | Ben Hill | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ben Hill runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ben Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill | 2.52 | 38.3 | 16.7% | 48.3% | 11.1% | 1992 | $1,782 | 39.0% | 89.0% | 4.2% |
| Sandtown-Southeastern Atlanta | 2.56 | 35.0 | 24.5% | 57.9% | 13.8% | 1983 | $1,474 | 36.2% | 87.9% | 5.5% |
| Adams Park | 2.38 | 33.4 | 22.2% | 62.6% | 10.4% | 1976 | $1,415 | 29.1% | 92.8% | 11.1% |
| Adamsville | 2.73 | 38.8 | 19.6% | 50.2% | 12.9% | 1984 | $1,248 | 28.0% | 86.4% | 11.2% |
| Cascade Heights | 2.46 | 42.0 | 19.6% | 46.6% | 11.4% | 1969 | $1,251 | 35.4% | 90.5% | 7.9% |
| Oakland City | 2.10 | 41.7 | 15.5% | 53.6% | 14.7% | 1962 | $1,295 | 30.3% | 87.5% | 11.8% |
| Center Hill | 2.34 | 43.3 | 19.8% | 54.2% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,217 | 28.9% | 86.3% | 6.6% |
| Grove Park | 2.54 | 34.5 | 20.9% | 50.0% | 15.8% | 1969 | $1,346 | 32.0% | 87.5% | 7.2% |
| West End | 2.09 | 40.3 | 13.4% | 61.6% | 12.7% | 1971 | $1,094 | 40.6% | 88.0% | 7.2% |
| Adair Park | 2.47 | 34.5 | 12.9% | 60.4% | 14.5% | 1970 | $1,070 | 34.4% | 87.7% | 10.2% |
| University Center | 1.92 | 27.3 | 17.0% | 75.7% | 20.5% | 1991 | $956 | 53.3% | 91.7% | 16.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ben Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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