Fitzgerald
City in Ben Hill County, Georgia
Fitzgerald is a city in Ben Hill County, Georgia, with 9,006 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocilla, 7.9 miles S.
- 9,006residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.5 km²
- 994 / sq mipopulation density
- 31750ZIP code
About Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald is a city in and the county seat of Ben Hill County in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2020, its population was 9,006. It is the principal city of the Fitzgerald micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Ben Hill and Irwin counties. A small portion of Fitzgerald is in Irwin County.
The city is an agricultural marketing center that grows cotton, tobacco, and peanuts. It is also home to diverse manufactures including textiles, lumber, and metal products.
The city is home to the Blue and Gray Museum, the Grand Theatre, the Milton Hopkins Memorial Nature Preserve, and the Fitzgerald chicken topiary. The Ben Hill Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is in Fitzgerald.
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Living in Fitzgerald
- Median household income
- $37,323
- Median home value
- $99,000
- Median rent
- $670/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Fitzgerald had 9,006 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,006 |
|---|---|
| Density | 994 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fitzgerald at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ben Hill County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,006 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.06 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7130° N, 83.2522° W |
| ZIP code | 31750 |
| Official website | fitzgeraldga.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1329528 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fitzgerald
- Ocilla7.9 mi S
- Rebecca15.3 mi NW
- Ambrose16.2 mi SE
- Jacksonville17.7 mi NE
- Rhine19.3 mi N
- Abbeville19.6 mi N
- Rochelle20.2 mi NW
- Enigma21.8 mi S
- Broxton22.3 mi E
- Sycamore22.7 mi W
- Alapaha22.9 mi S
- Pitts23.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fitzgerald
What county is Fitzgerald in?
Fitzgerald is in Ben Hill County, Georgia.
What is the population of Fitzgerald, GA?
9,006 people lived in Fitzgerald at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fitzgerald, GA?
The ZIP code of Fitzgerald is 31750.
What is the elevation of Fitzgerald?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fitzgerald?
Ocilla (7.9 mi), Rebecca (15.3 mi), Ambrose (16.2 mi), Jacksonville (17.7 mi), Rhine (19.3 mi).
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