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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Benito

Texas · 23,444 residents · 15.803 sq mi
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San Benito has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,027. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,500. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,444
+16%since 1990
from 20,125 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,484 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,273 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.7
+8%since 1990
from 27.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024San Benito
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,027
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,553 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,317
+63%since 1990
from $6,335 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
30.6% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(15,152)
Black0.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino87.5%(17,612)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score75.5%(15,203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(2,919)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino86.9%(20,380)
Asian0.2%(51)
Diversity Score28%(6,575)
28
−63%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Benito, Texas?

San Benito, Texas has about 23,444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Benito, Texas?

The typical household in San Benito, Texas earns about $24,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Benito, Texas expensive?

In San Benito, Texas, the median home is worth about $35,500, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in San Benito, Texas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Benito, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Benito, Texas?

About 32.7% of people in San Benito, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Benito, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Benito, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,319 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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