San Benito is a city located in Cameron County Texas. San Benito has a 2024 population of 24,381. San Benito is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,829 in 2020.
The average household income in San Benito is $51,172 with a poverty rate of 29.8%. The median age in San Benito is 31.5 years: 28.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Benito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,208 | 61.41% |
| Two or more races | 7,845 | 31.68% |
| Other race | 1,640 | 6.62% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,822 | 3.14 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 3,482 | 3.99 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 2,055 | 1.15 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 1,531 | 3.82 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 754 | 3.28 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,515 | 10.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,004 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,216 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 548 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 4,226 | 29.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,790 | 19.69% |
| Some College | 2,874 | 20.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,746 | 8,488 | 1,408 |
| 2+ Races | 4,822 | 3,159 | 812 |
| White | 1,327 | 1,305 | 346 |
| Other Race | 1,109 | 630 | 169 |
| Asian | 32 | 8 | 4 |
| Black | 27 | 26 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,389 | $0 | $50,190 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,673 | $66,652 | $66,750 |
| High School Graduate | $28,147 | $29,371 | $22,461 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,847 | $21,300 | $16,195 |
| Overall | $29,361 | $30,684 | $27,297 |
| Some College | $35,300 | $48,790 | $30,484 |
$29,361
Average Earnings
$30,684
Average Male
$27,297
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.15% of San Benito residents speak only English, while 57.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,460 | 6,960 | 30.99% |
| Multiple | 7,672 | 2,691 | 35.08% |
| Other | 1,634 | 430 | 26.32% |
| White | 1,851 | 312 | 16.86% |
| Black | 27 | 2 | 7.41% |
29.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.65%
Male Poverty Rate
27.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Benito is Multiple, with 35.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Benito is Black, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.42% |
| High School | 25% |
| Some College | 16.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 43% |
| Male Employed | 16.98% |
| Female Employed | 10.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,707 | $56,368 |
| Households | $38,100 | $51,172 |
| Married Families | $50,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,626 | $34,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
629
Number of Veterans
573
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 237 |
| Second Gulf War | 155 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 177 |
| 75+ | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 491 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 460 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 1.47% |
| Other Race | 41 | 3.06% |
| Islander | 14 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.42%
Born in San Benito
82.99%
Native Born
17.01%
Foreign Born
10.47%
Non Citizen
6.54%
Naturalized
82.99% of San Benito residents were born in the United States, with 74.42% having been born in Texas. 10.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,821 | -112 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 23,933 | -112 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 24,045 | -112 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 24,157 | -112 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 24,269 | -112 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 24,381 | -112 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 24,493 | -149 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 24,642 | -45 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 24,687 | -142 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 24,829 | 671 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 24,158 | -49 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 24,207 | -158 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 24,365 | -50 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 24,415 | 54 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 24,361 | -64 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 24,425 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 24,436 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 24,457 | -32 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 24,489 | 200 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 24,289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,444 | 3,319 | 16.49% |
| 1990 | 20,125 | 2,137 | 11.88% |
| 1980 | 17,988 | 2,812 | 18.53% |
| 1970 | 15,176 | -1,246 | -7.59% |
| 1960 | 16,422 | 3,151 | 23.74% |
| 1950 | 13,271 | 3,770 | 39.68% |
| 1940 | 9,501 | -1,252 | -11.64% |
| 1930 | 10,753 | 5,683 | 112.09% |
| 1920 | 5,070 | -18,751 | -78.72% |