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Benavides

Texas · 1,099 residents (2025 est.) · 1.771 sq mi
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Benavides has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,216. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $70,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,470
−13%since 2000
from 1,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
830 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+34%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,099 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Benavides
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,216
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,513 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,658
+100%since 2000
from $11,332 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−9%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.6%(1,611)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.1%(1,178)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.8%(585)
Diversity Score
40
+304%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 34.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 65.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benavides, Texas?

Benavides, Texas has about 1,470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benavides, Texas?

The typical household in Benavides, Texas earns about $45,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benavides, Texas expensive?

In Benavides, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Benavides, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Benavides, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benavides, Texas?

About 21.9% of people in Benavides, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benavides, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benavides, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 318 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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