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Benjamin

Texas · 196 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 $37,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

196
−26%since 2000
from 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
186 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
44.3
+18%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1221902583263941990201020202024Benjamin
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,288
+70%since 2000
from $13,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
84.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
1.2
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(154)
Black3.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(31)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other5%(10)
Diversity Score48.9%(96)
49
+37%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
100.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
56.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
29.2%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
45.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
19.1%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Benjamin, Texas?

Benjamin, Texas has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benjamin, Texas?

The typical household in Benjamin, Texas earns about $37,500 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 $45,300.

How educated are people in Benjamin, Texas?

About 7.7% 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 4.5% of people in Benjamin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benjamin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benjamin, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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