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Fitzgerald, GA
City in Ben Hill County, Georgia.
Population
8,918
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
984
ZIP codes
0
Fitzgerald and its ZIP codes
Fitzgerald at a glance
- Fitzgerald is about 5.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 123rd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $37,323, 52% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (67% below Georgia) and median rent is $670 a month.
Local data for Fitzgerald, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fitzgerald, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,323
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Irish Americans (172), Scottish Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ben Hill County. PPP loans are for Fitzgerald.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,438
5,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,012
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $6,521 per person
How people get to work
Fitzgerald, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fitzgerald, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
166
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fitzgerald, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities near Fitzgerald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OcillaCity | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| RebeccaTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| AmbroseCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| RhineTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| AbbevilleCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| RochelleCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| EnigmaTown | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| BroxtonCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| SycamoreCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| PittsCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| MilanCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| AshburnCity | 24 mi | 4.7 |
| TiftonCity | 24 mi | 13 |
| AlapahaTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fitzgerald, GA in?
- Fitzgerald is in Ben Hill County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Fitzgerald, GA?
- About 8,918 people live in Fitzgerald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fitzgerald?
- Nearby places include Ocilla (8.3 mi), Rebecca (15 mi), Ambrose (17 mi), Jacksonville (17 mi), Rhine (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023