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Benjamin

Texas · 258 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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Benjamin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−2%since 2000
from 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221902583263941990201020202024Benjamin
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,202
+46%since 2000
from $13,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
18.6%
−61.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(199)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.9%(113)
Diversity Score
44
+23%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
38.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benjamin, Texas?

Benjamin, Texas has about 258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benjamin, Texas?

The typical household in Benjamin, Texas earns about $43,500 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 $33,300.

How educated are people in Benjamin, Texas?

About 13.9% 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 2.2% 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 39 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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