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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Benito County

California · 36,697 residents · 1,388.652 sq mi
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San Benito County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,473. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 16,537 residents. Median home value is $205,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,697
−31%vs 2000
vs 53,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K43K52K61K70K1990201020202024San Benito County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,473
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,469 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,933
−33%vs 2000
vs $20,932 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $283,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $765 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+14%vs 2000
vs 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46%(24,513)
Black0.9%(475)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(25,516)
Asian2.2%(1,173)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(35,307)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(25,712)
Black0.5%(186)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(16,641)
Asian2.1%(786)
Other27.3%(10,013)
Diversity Score79.4%(29,120)
Diversity Score
79
+20%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.4%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−17%vs 2000
vs 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare San Benito County to nearby counties

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Income$97,230+167%
Home value$781,000+281%
Population433,729+519%
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SAN BENITO COUNTY VS
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Income$65,510+80%
Home value$391,800+91%
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SAN BENITO COUNTY VS
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Income$164,281+350%
Home value$1,490,600+627%
Population1,914,391+2632%
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SAN BENITO COUNTY VS
Santa Cruz County
Income$111,093+205%
Home value$1,027,500+401%
Population258,852+269%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Benito County, California?

San Benito County, California has about 36,697 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Benito County, California?

The typical household in San Benito County, California earns about $36,473 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Benito County, California expensive?

In San Benito County, California, the median home is worth about $205,100, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in San Benito County, California?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in San Benito County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Benito County, California?

About 9.5% of people in San Benito County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 2Census Tract 7.02Census Tract 3Census Tract 4Census Tract 1Census Tract 6.01Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 7.01Census Tract 8.02Census Tract 6.02Census Tract 8.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 95023ZIP 95045ZIP 95043ZIP 95075
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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