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San Benito

Texas · 24,250 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 $29,652. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,400. At a median age of 31.0, 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
24,250
+3%since 2000
from 23,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
+4%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024San Benito
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,652
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,027 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,122
+17%since 2000
from $10,317 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(2,919)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino86.9%(20,380)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(6,575)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(2,082)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(21,995)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other0.2%(42)
Diversity Score20.9%(5,079)
Diversity Score
21
−25%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Benito, Texas?

San Benito, Texas has about 24,250 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Benito, Texas earns about $29,652 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in San Benito, Texas?

About 8.2% 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 33.4% 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 4,125 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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