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San Benito County

California · 53,234 residents · 1,388.652 sq mi
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San Benito County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,469. Population has grown 45% since 1990. Median home value is $283,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

53,234
+45%since 1990
from 36,697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+2%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K43K52K61K70K1990201020202024San Benito County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,469
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,473 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,932
+50%since 1990
from $13,933 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$283,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$765
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $547 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
31.8% rent
4.9
−12%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

17.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
+20%since 1990
from 23.1 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 County, California?

San Benito County, California has about 53,234 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Benito County, California earns about $57,469 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 $283,900, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in San Benito County, California?

About 17.1% 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 10.0% of people in San Benito County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Benito County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Benito County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,537 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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