Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

San Benito, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,709

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

92.9%22,951

White

6.4%1,588

Black

0.2%54

Two or More

0.2%51

Asian

0.2%48

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%737

High School Diploma

25.5%3,785

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%991

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%1,971

Associate's Degree

6.9%1,028

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%1,498

Master's Degree

3.8%561

Professional Degree

0.2%28

Doctorate

0.2%27

HS or Higher

71.5%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$85,300

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66%5,515

Renter-Occupied

34%2,836

Total Units

9,367

Homeownership

66%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

530

$500–$750

491

$750–$1,000

544

$1,000–$1,250

729

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%110

2010–2019

13%1,220

2000–2009

18.6%1,746

1990–1999

13.2%1,240

1980–1989

14.4%1,345

1970–1979

15.9%1,487

1960–1969

5.2%491

1950–1959

10.9%1,017

1940–1949

2.7%257

1939 or earlier

4.8%454

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.8%7,250

Utility Gas

10.7%894

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%132

No Fuel

0.9%75

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,639

Mean Household Incomei

$56,298

Per Capita Incomei

$20,093

Poverty Ratei

29.2%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

9,845

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,35617.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,117

Guatemala

Germany

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

9,104

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

913(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73%Insured

27%Uninsured