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Benavides

Texas · 1,183 residents · 1.771 sq mi
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Benavides has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,076. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 503 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,183
−30%since 2000
from 1,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Benavides
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,076
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,268
+79%since 2000
from $11,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing13.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.1%(1,125)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(98)
Diversity Score
8
−16%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benavides, Texas?

Benavides, Texas has about 1,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benavides, Texas?

The typical household in Benavides, Texas earns about $65,076 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Benavides, Texas?

About 15.6% 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 14.3% 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 605 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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