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Benavides

Texas · 1,362 residents · 1.771 sq mi
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Benavides has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,813. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 324 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $38,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,362
−19%since 2000
from 1,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Benavides
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,513 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,115
+60%since 2000
from $11,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing24.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.6%
−65.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−10%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(105)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino91.4%(1,245)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(249)
Diversity Score
18
+85%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benavides, Texas?

Benavides, Texas has about 1,362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benavides, Texas?

The typical household in Benavides, Texas earns about $37,813 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 $38,000, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Benavides, Texas?

About 16.2% 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 23.3% 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 426 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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