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San Benito County

California · 55,269 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 $65,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $542,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,269
+4%since 2000
from 53,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K43K52K61K70K1990201020202024San Benito County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,771
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,508
+22%since 2000
from $20,932 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $765 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(21,154)
Black0.6%(355)
Hispanic / Latino56.4%(31,186)
Asian2.3%(1,298)
Other2.8%(1,567)
Diversity Score67.3%(37,209)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Benito County, California?

San Benito County, California has about 55,269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Benito County, California earns about $65,771 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 $542,300, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in San Benito County, California?

About 18.3% 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 11.7% 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 18,572 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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