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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benjamin

Texas · 264 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 $31,023. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value is $26,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

264
+21%since 1990
from 219 in 1990
1990 – 2025
251 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 208 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−4%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1221902583263941990201020202024Benjamin
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,023
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,138
+14%since 1990
from $11,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,100
−41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
80.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
19.6% rent
0.8
−51%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(33)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(220)
Black3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(30)
Asian1.9%(5)
Diversity Score35.7%(94)
36
+138%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 264 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benjamin, Texas?

The typical household in Benjamin, Texas earns about $31,023 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 $26,100, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Benjamin, Texas?

About 17.4% 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 14.2% of people in Benjamin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benjamin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benjamin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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