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San Benito

Texas · 24,861 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 $30,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $59,300. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
24,861
+6%since 2000
from 23,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,573 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+15%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024San Benito
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,565
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,027 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,888
+35%since 2000
from $10,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(1,731)
Black0.3%(71)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(22,795)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0.1%(19)
Diversity Score17.8%(4,422)
Diversity Score
18
−37%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Benito, Texas?

San Benito, Texas has about 24,861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Benito, Texas earns about $30,565 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in San Benito, Texas?

About 12.4% 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 32.4% 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 4,736 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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