Ben Hill County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Fitzgerald, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 16,945 residents in 2024, down from 17,191 in 2020. It covers about 250 square miles of land and was created in 1906.
- County seatFitzgerald
- Population (2024 estimate)16,945
- Land area250 square miles
- Created1906
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Ben Hill County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County has 1 incorporated city or town. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald (county seat) | 8,813 | Partly in Irwin County |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 129, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 90, SR 107, SR 125, SR 182, SR 206, SR 215, SR 233
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Alapaha River, Little Horse Creek, Otter Creek, Little Sturgeon Creek, Sturgeon Creek and Red Bluff Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Ben Hill County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Ben Hill County borders Coffee County, Irwin County, Telfair County, Turner County and Wilcox County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Fitzgerald is the county seat of Ben Hill County.
What cities are in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Ben Hill County has 1 incorporated city or town: Fitzgerald.
What counties border Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County borders Coffee County, Irwin County, Telfair County, Turner County and Wilcox County.
Is there a printable map of Ben Hill County?
Yes. The Ben Hill County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Ben Hill County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 16,945 people lived in Ben Hill County on July 1, 2024, down from 17,191 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)