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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Benjamin

Texas · 219 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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Benjamin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,375. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. Median home value is $33,600. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

219
−17%vs 2000
vs 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
208 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1221902583263941990201020202024Benjamin
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,023 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,491
−13%vs 2000
vs $13,138 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$241
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
80.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
1.7
+106%vs 2000
vs 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(220)
Black3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(30)
Asian1.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.7%(94)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(33)
15
−58%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.1%
−16.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Benjamin, Texas?

Benjamin, Texas has about 219 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Benjamin, Texas?

The typical household in Benjamin, Texas earns about $19,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benjamin, Texas expensive?

In Benjamin, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,600, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Benjamin, Texas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benjamin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benjamin, Texas?

About 8.3% of people in Benjamin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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